Wabash County Health Data
Wabash County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
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 Wabash County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wabash County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wabash County mental health provider ratio at 284 per 100,000
Health data brief for Wabash County, Indiana.
Wabash County has 284 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 42 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 18.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.1%, lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These numbers are derived from national health rankings and provider registry data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.