Ripley County
IndianaFIPS 18137
Pop. 28,9951 HospitalSVI 0.21RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ripley County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.3% | 10.8% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.4% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.3% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 0.3 | 4.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,689.927 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1
Primary Care Physicians
3.4 per 100k
10
NPs & PAs
34.2 per 100k
3
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,485.89
Medicare Per Capita
1359.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ripley County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.3% | — | |
| Depression | 25.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | — | |
| COPD | 9.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.6% | — | |
| Disability | 32.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.21
Socioeconomic Status0.20
Household Composition & Disability0.17
Minority Status & Language0.05
Housing Type & Transportation0.54
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Ripley County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mary Health | Batesville | 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.