Wells County Health Data
Wells County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.1 per 100K
Dentists
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 Wells County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wells County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wells County Uninsured Rate Significantly Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Wells County, Indiana.
The uninsured rate in Wells County is 6.5%, which is notably lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. In addition to lower uninsured rates, the county reports 18.3% of residents are in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 76.7 years, exceeding the state average of 75.1 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Provider availability in the county is below national benchmarks; there are 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70, and 74 mental health providers per 100,000 compared to a national median of 250. 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.