Wells County Health Data

Wells County, Indiana

Health Score

67/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

74

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Wells County, Indiana

Wells County Outpaces the Nation

At 76.7 years, Wells County residents live nearly half a decade longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county in the healthiest tier nationally. Just 18.3% report poor or fair health, beating the national average of 18%, a sign of sustained community wellness.

Indiana's Health Leaders

Wells County ranks in the top quarter of Indiana's 92 counties for life expectancy, exceeding the state average of 75.1 years by 1.6 years. The county's below-average poor/fair health rate of 18.3% reflects stronger overall health outcomes than most of the state.

Best-In-Class Among Peers

Wells County's 76.7-year life expectancy bests Wayne County by over four years and matches or exceeds most neighboring counties in northeast Indiana. At 6.5% uninsured—1.9 percentage points below Indiana's 8.4% average—Wells residents have strong insurance coverage and primary care access with 46 providers per 100K.

Strong Coverage, Room for Growth

Wells County's 6.5% uninsured rate is among Indiana's lowest, meaning most residents have healthcare access. However, mental health provider availability at 74 per 100,000 is lower than demand might require in a county with strong overall health metrics, suggesting some residents may wait for specialized care.

Ensure Coverage for Everyone

Even in healthy Wells County, the 6.5% of uninsured residents deserve pathways to care—check Indiana's health marketplace or Medicaid eligibility at medi.IN.gov. Contact Wells County health department or 211 Indiana to confirm your family's coverage is complete.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wells County, IN?
Wells County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #18 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 Wells County?
Life expectancy in Wells County is 76.7 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Wells County above the state average.
How does Wells County health compare to the Indiana average?
Wells County's health score of 67/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Wells County?
Key health factors for Wells County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 74:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wells County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Wells County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Wells County healthier than the Indiana average?
Wells County's health score of 67/100 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. Wells County has better primary care access (46:1 ratio) than the state average (49:1).

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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.