Welborn Releases 2026 Greater Evansville Health Survey Report

New regional data highlights progress and opportunities to improve community health

Evansville, IN — January 27, 2026 — Welborn has released the 2026 edition of the Greater Evansville Health Survey (GEHS), offering an updated assessment of community health across the Greater Evansville region. The report builds on Welborn’s long-standing commitment to health-focused research dating back to 2008 and examines how health outcomes, behaviors, and access to care have changed since the 2021 survey.

Based on data collected in 2025, the 2026 GEHS provides a detailed look at regional health trends across multiple areas, including physical activity, chronic disease, mental health, and access to health services and healthy foods. The survey is designed to produce clear, reliable data that raises awareness, directs attention where it is most needed, and supports informed decision-making throughout the community.

Key findings point to encouraging progress in physical activity levels and reductions in some health risk behaviors. At the same time, the report identifies ongoing challenges related to chronic illness, mental health concerns, and barriers to care — issues that disproportionately affect low-income households.

As noted in the report’s introduction, “There are improvements to celebrate, but more work is needed to address chronic diseases, mental health, and access to health care and healthy foods — all especially true for low-income households.”

Andrea Hays, Chief Program & Impact Officer at Welborn, said the data should serve as a catalyst for action across sectors.

“Use the data to support health in whatever ways you can — let it motivate you to be more physically active, strengthen a grant application, or support a community collaboration,” Hays said. “Together, we can create the momentum to build healthier communities and a flourishing region.”

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Why the Greater Evansville Health Survey Matters

The Greater Evansville Health Survey is a large-scale assessment of adult and child health in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Posey counties in Indiana, as well as Henderson County, Kentucky. The survey is intended to help community leaders, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, health professionals, and residents better understand local health conditions, track changes over time, and identify opportunities for meaningful improvement.

Welborn’s continued investment in this research reflects its mission to cultivate communities that flourish through insight, collaboration, and impact. Data from the GEHS is publicly available and may be used to inform program planning, policy development, grant proposals, and public education efforts.

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Access the Report

The full 2026 Greater Evansville Health Survey Report, along with supporting resources, is available at welbornfdn.org.