Vigo County Health Data
Vigo County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Vigo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vigo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vigo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vigo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vigo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vigo County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Vigo County measured at 73.7 years
Health data brief for Vigo County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Vigo County is 73.7 years, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The data shows that 20.0% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. There are 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has 194 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 9.3%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 8.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. These findings are based on CDC and federal provider data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.