DeKalb County Health Data
DeKalb County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where DeKalb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare DeKalb County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
DeKalb County Primary Care Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for DeKalb County, Indiana.
DeKalb County has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county reports 75 providers per 100,000, while the national median stands at 250. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate in the county is 7.5%, which is lower than the Indiana state rate of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 75.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but below the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 16.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. Refer to the CDC County Health Rankings for more information on county health metrics.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.