Wabash County Health Data
Wabash County, Indiana
Health Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wabash County, Indiana
Wabash County trails national health benchmarks
At 73.9 years, Wabash County residents live 2.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county well below national norms. The 18% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national average, but the shorter lifespan indicates serious underlying chronic disease and mortality gaps.
Below-average life expectancy statewide
Wabash County's 73.9-year life expectancy falls 1.2 years below Indiana's 75.1-year average, positioning it in the lower third of state counties. The 8.1% uninsured rate closely matches the state average of 8.4%, suggesting that insurance access is not the primary driver of the county's shorter lifespans.
Lower life expectancy than most peers
Wabash County's 73.9-year life expectancy trails Warren County (77.6 years) by 3.7 years and Warrick County (76.9 years) by three years. The county ranks among the lowest in the region, though its 18% poor/fair health rate is somewhat better than Vermillion's 20.9%, suggesting different underlying health challenges.
Mental health providers outpace primary care
Wabash County offers 284 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—exceptionally high—but only 42 primary care providers per 100,000, a significant imbalance. This gap suggests the county may be addressing behavioral health crises while neglecting routine preventive and chronic disease management that could extend life expectancy.
Cover yourself against health costs
With 8.1% of Wabash County uninsured, thousands of residents face financial hardship from medical emergencies and delayed preventive care. Visit healthcare.gov, call 211, or contact the Indiana Department of Human Services to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans with tax credits, and employer coverage options available to you.
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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.