White County Health Data

White County, Indiana

Health Score

48/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

37

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in White County, Indiana

White County Holds Its Ground

White County's 75.3-year life expectancy sits just below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, reflecting middle-tier health outcomes nationally. Nearly one in five residents (19.2%) experience poor or fair health, slightly below the national average and suggesting room for targeted improvement.

Middle of Indiana's Pack

White County's 75.3-year life expectancy is essentially aligned with Indiana's state average of 75.1 years, placing the county squarely in the middle of the 92-county ranking. The county's 19.2% poor/fair health rate is close to the state norm, signaling typical Indiana health patterns.

Slight Edge Over Wayne County

White County's 75.3-year life expectancy exceeds Wayne County (72.3 years) by three years but trails Whitley County (77.8 years) by 2.5 years. At 10.0%, White County's uninsured rate tops all neighbors—1.6 points above Indiana's average—despite having fewer primary care providers (37 per 100K) than most peers.

Coverage Gaps and Provider Shortages

White County's 10.0% uninsured rate is the highest among the four-county comparison and rises above the state average, leaving one in ten residents vulnerable to skipped care. With just 37 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in the group—and 52 mental health providers per 100,000, residents often face wait times for routine and specialty services.

Close White County's Coverage Gap

One in ten White County residents lack health insurance; if that's you, open enrollment is your gateway to affordable coverage through Indiana's health marketplace. Visit healthcare.gov or call 211 Indiana to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans designed to fit your budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of White County, IN?
White County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 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 White County?
Life expectancy in White County is 75.3 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making White County above the state average.
How does White County health compare to the Indiana average?
White County's health score of 48/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect White County?
Key health factors for White County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (10.0%), and primary care physician access (37:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 52:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is White County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), White County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in White County?
White County's health score of 48/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.