Owen County
IndianaFIPS 18119
Owen County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Owen County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.3% | 10.8% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.9% | 39.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.9% | 8.4% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 1.4 | 4.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,176.132 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Owen County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.9% | — | |
| Depression | 26.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | — | |
| COPD | 10.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 19.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.4% | — | |
| Disability | 35.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Owen County has no hospital. 18 of Indiana's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in IndianaSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Owen County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Llc | Monroe | 40 | 14.9 mi |
| Bloomington Meadows Hospital | Monroe | 78 | 17.2 mi |
| Monroe Hospital | Monroe | 32 | 19.6 mi |
| Ascension St Vincent Clay | Clay | 25 | 20.5 mi |
| Iu Health Bloomington Hospital | Monroe | 297 | 20.8 mi |
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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.