Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.1
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Washington County stands at 72.5 years
Health data brief for Washington County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Washington County is 72.5 years, which is significantly lower than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 19.3% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 25 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 57 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from federal health rankings and provider registries. 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.