Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Indiana
Health Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
504
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County's Health Gap
At 72.3 years, Wayne County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by more than four years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 18%, signaling persistent health challenges across the population.
Bottom Quarter in Indiana
Wayne County ranks near the bottom of Indiana's 92 counties for life expectancy, falling 2.8 years below the state average of 75.1 years. The county's 21.1% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds Indiana's typical health profile, placing it among the state's least healthy communities.
Struggling Among Peers
Wayne County's 72.3-year life expectancy lags neighboring Wells County (76.7 years) by over four years and trails Whitley County (77.8 years) by 5.5 years. While the county matches the state average uninsured rate of 8.4%, it has fewer primary care providers (60 per 100K) than Wells County (46 per 100K would suggest comparable need despite lower provider density).
Healthcare Access Under Pressure
Wayne County's 8.4% uninsured rate matches the state average, but residents face notable provider shortages—60 primary care doctors per 100,000 people and just 504 mental health providers per 100,000, creating long wait times for both. Daily healthcare reality means some residents travel 30+ minutes for routine care or mental health support.
Find Your Health Coverage Now
If you're among Wayne County's uninsured, explore options through Indiana's health marketplace or Medicaid during open enrollment. Contact 211 Indiana or visit indy.gov/health to connect with coverage counselors who can walk you through your options at no cost.
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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.