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.
Ensure your family is protected
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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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.