Switzerland County

IndianaFIPS 18155

Pop. 9,7370 HospitalsSVI 0.59RUCC 8 (Rural)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Switzerland County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricSwitzerland CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.9%10.8%
Adult Obesity39.5%39.1%
Uninsured Rate9.3%8.4%
Premature Death (YPLL)12,879.904

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

2
NPs & PAs
20.0 per 100k
1
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,301.73
Medicare Per Capita
2213.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorSwitzerland CountyState Avg 
Diabetes14.4%
Obesity40.3%
Depression27.6%
Frequent Mental Distress19.3%
COPD10.9%
Current Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease8.3%
Stroke4.2%
High Blood Pressure41.6%
Poor General Health24.5%
Disability36.5%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.5%
Binge Drinking15.8%
Uninsured9.4%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Switzerland County has no hospital. 18 of Indiana's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Indiana

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.59
Socioeconomic Status0.64
Household Composition & Disability0.74
Minority Status & Language0.08
Housing Type & Transportation0.55

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Switzerland County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Norton-king's Daughters' HealthJefferson8618.2 mi
Madison State HospitalJefferson33220.5 mi
Incompass HealthcareDearborn1621.2 mi
St Elizabeth Dearborn HospitalDearborn7821.2 mi
Newby HospJefferson1526.7 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.