Kosciusko County Health Data

Kosciusko County, Indiana

Health Score

57/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

190

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Kosciusko County, Indiana

Kosciusko County slightly above average

Kosciusko County's life expectancy of 76.0 years edges above the national average of 74.9 years. At 17.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county performs better than the national rate of 21%.

Solid health position in Indiana

With a life expectancy of 76.0 years, Kosciusko County runs 0.9 years ahead of Indiana's 75.1-year average. The county's 17.2% poor/fair health rate indicates relatively strong population health compared to state trends.

Strong health but tight doctor access

Kosciusko County's 76.0-year life expectancy matches the regional high but masks a provider shortage—just 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health services are more robust at 190 per 100,000.

Uninsured rate rising, providers limited

Kosciusko County's 9.8% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 8.4%, the highest concern in the county. Primary care access is particularly strained at 44 providers per 100,000, making advance scheduling critical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kosciusko County, IN?
Kosciusko County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #34 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 Kosciusko County?
Life expectancy in Kosciusko County is 76.0 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Kosciusko County above the state average.
How does Kosciusko County health compare to the Indiana average?
Kosciusko County's health score of 57/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 76.0 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Kosciusko County?
Key health factors for Kosciusko County include: life expectancy (76.0 years), uninsured rate (9.8%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 190:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kosciusko County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Kosciusko County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years. 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Kosciusko County healthier than the Indiana average?
Kosciusko County's health score of 57/100 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. Kosciusko County has better primary care access (44:1 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.