DeKalb County Health Data

DeKalb County, Indiana

Health Score

66/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in DeKalb County, Indiana

DeKalb's lifespan edges ahead

At 75.8 years, DeKalb residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 74.8 years. Just 16% of DeKalb residents report being in poor or fair health, below the national average of 17%, suggesting generally solid health outcomes for this northeast Indiana county.

Above Indiana's health benchmark

DeKalb's life expectancy of 75.8 years ranks above Indiana's state average of 75.1 years. The county's 16% poor/fair health rate is among the better marks in the state, positioning DeKalb as a healthier-than-average Indiana county.

Solid standing in northeast Indiana

DeKalb's 75.8-year life expectancy falls between Elkhart County (76.2) and Floyd County (74.6) in the region. With a 7.5% uninsured rate, DeKalb performs well compared to neighboring Elkhart, where 12.8% lack coverage.

Healthcare access: room to grow

DeKalb has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the state average—and 75 mental health providers per 100,000. At 7.5% uninsured, the county is doing better than Indiana's 8.4% state rate, though some residents still lack reliable coverage.

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Even in a healthier county like DeKalb, 7.5% of residents remain uninsured—leaving them vulnerable to unexpected medical costs. Check your coverage today and explore options through the Affordable Care Act marketplace or Medicaid to ensure your family has the protection it needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of DeKalb County, IN?
DeKalb County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #21 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in DeKalb County?
Life expectancy in DeKalb County is 75.8 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making DeKalb County above the state average.
How does DeKalb County health compare to the Indiana average?
DeKalb County's health score of 66/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect DeKalb County?
Key health factors for DeKalb County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 75:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is DeKalb County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), DeKalb County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is DeKalb County healthier than the Indiana average?
DeKalb County's health score of 66/100 exceeds the Indiana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. DeKalb County has better primary care access (46:1 ratio) than the state average (49:1).

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.