Warrick County Health Data

Warrick County, Indiana

Health Score

85/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

154

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

93

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Warrick County, Indiana

Warrick County exceeds national health standards

At 76.9 years, Warrick County residents live 0.5 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, achieving above-national life expectancy. The county's 13.8% poor/fair health rate is notably lower than the national average of 18%, indicating both longer lives and better self-reported health quality.

Second-healthiest county in Indiana sample

Warrick County's 76.9-year life expectancy surpasses Indiana's 75.1-year average by 1.8 years, placing it near the top of the state. The 5.2% uninsured rate is the lowest among the eight counties and well below the 8.4% state average, indicating exceptional insurance coverage and healthcare access.

Regional health leader alongside Warren

Warrick County's 76.9-year life expectancy trails only Warren County (77.6 years) in the region and significantly outpaces Vigo (73.7 years) and Washington (72.5 years). With the lowest poor/fair health rate at 13.8% and strong insurance coverage, Warrick represents a model of health equity for its neighboring counties.

Excellent primary care, solid mental health access

Warrick County provides 154 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the highest ratio in the eight-county sample, supporting strong preventive care and chronic disease management. With 93 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers reasonable behavioral health capacity, contributing to overall population wellness.

Keep coverage strong

Warrick County's 5.2% uninsured rate is excellent, but even a small percentage represents thousands of vulnerable residents facing health costs alone. Review your coverage annually at healthcare.gov or through your employer to ensure continuous, comprehensive protection for you and your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Warrick County, IN?
Warrick County has a health score of 85/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Warrick County?
Life expectancy in Warrick County is 76.9 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Warrick County above the state average.
How does Warrick County health compare to the Indiana average?
Warrick County's health score of 85/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 76.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Warrick County?
Key health factors for Warrick County include: life expectancy (76.9 years), uninsured rate (5.2%), and primary care physician access (154:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 93:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Warrick County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 85/100 ("Excellent"), Warrick County is one of the healthier counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.9 years. 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Warrick County healthier than the Indiana average?
Warrick County's health score of 85/100 exceeds the Indiana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.