Kosciusko County Health Data
Kosciusko County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.4
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 Kosciusko County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kosciusko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kosciusko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kosciusko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kosciusko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kosciusko County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kosciusko County Primary Care Availability Ranges Below National Median
Health data brief for Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Primary care provider availability in Kosciusko County is 44 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 76.0 years, which is longer than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but one year shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.8%, which is higher than the state average of 8.4% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. Health perception data shows that 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 190 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.