Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Wayne County, Indiana.
Wayne County reports a mental health provider ratio of 504 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health provider density is high, other access metrics show more variability. The primary care provider ratio stands at 60 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of coverage, the county's uninsured rate of 8.4% matches the Indiana state average and remains lower than the national average of 10%. General health outcomes include a life expectancy of 72.3 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.