Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Indiana
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Indiana
Washington County faces severe health crisis
At 72.5 years, Washington County residents live 3.9 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, representing one of the nation's lowest life expectancies. With 19.3% reporting poor/fair health and 8.0% uninsured, Washington faces compounded barriers to healthcare and chronic disease management.
Second-lowest life expectancy in Indiana
Washington County's 72.5-year life expectancy is the lowest among the eight counties analyzed and trails Indiana's 75.1-year average by 2.6 years. The 8.0% uninsured rate is near the state average of 8.4%, suggesting that insurance access alone cannot explain the county's serious mortality challenge.
Most health-vulnerable county in region
Washington County's 72.5-year life expectancy is the lowest in the eight-county sample, trailing even Vigo County (73.7 years) by 1.2 years. The combination of short lifespan and limited provider access positions Washington as the region's most health-vulnerable county and a priority for intervention.
Severe shortage of healthcare providers
Washington County has only 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among the eight counties—and 57 mental health providers per 100,000, severely limiting access to care. This critical shortage forces residents to travel long distances for routine checkups and mental health services, likely delaying treatment and worsening outcomes.
Urgent action needed on coverage
With 8% uninsured and the nation's lowest life expectancy in this sample, Washington County residents face a health emergency requiring immediate action. Call 211, visit healthcare.gov, or contact the Indiana Department of Human Services today to explore Medicaid, marketplace subsidies, and free community health resources that could save your life.
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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.