Gibson County
IndianaFIPS 18051
Pop. 33,0111 HospitalSVI 0.23RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Gibson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.2% | 10.8% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 39.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.9 | 4.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,823.877 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
14
Primary Care Physicians
42.5 per 100k
33
NPs & PAs
100.3 per 100k
19
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$11,705.17
Medicare Per Capita
1527.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Gibson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.7% | — | |
| Depression | 26.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | — | |
| COPD | 9.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.5% | — | |
| Disability | 34.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.23
Socioeconomic Status0.10
Household Composition & Disability0.35
Minority Status & Language0.25
Housing Type & Transportation0.62
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Gibson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess Gibson Hospital | Princeton | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.