Indiana County Health Data
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
388
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Indiana's life expectancy near U.S. average
At 75.2 years, Indiana County residents live 0.9 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, reflecting slightly below-average population health. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health—below the 17.9% national average—Indiana shows good chronic disease control despite shorter overall lifespan.
Indiana ranks near state average
Indiana's 75.2-year life expectancy is 1.2 years below Pennsylvania's 76.4-year average, placing it in the middle range of the state's health rankings. The county's 17.7% poor/fair health rate suggests relatively effective health management despite the longevity gap.
Indiana performs solidly in regional context
Indiana's 75.2-year life expectancy falls between lower-performing counties (Forest at 70.9, Fayette at 72.5) and healthier peers (Franklin at 77.2, Huntingdon at 77.0). With 51 primary care providers and an impressive 388 mental health providers per 100K, Indiana offers strong behavioral health infrastructure and decent routine care access.
Higher uninsured rate, strong mental health
Indiana's 7.9% uninsured rate exceeds Pennsylvania's 7.0% average, with roughly 6,400 residents lacking coverage. The county stands out for its 388 mental health providers per 100K—among the region's best—and 51 primary care providers per 100K provide reasonable access to routine care.
Indiana residents: close the coverage gap
With a 7.9% uninsured rate—higher than the state average—nearly 6,400 Indiana residents lack essential health protection. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid and Marketplace options; Indiana's excellent mental health services are most effective when residents have insurance coverage.
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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.