LaGrange County Health Data
LaGrange County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
33.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
33.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 LaGrange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | LaGrange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | LaGrange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | LaGrange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | LaGrange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare LaGrange 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
One Third of LaGrange County Residents Lack Health Insurance
Health data brief for LaGrange County, Indiana.
The uninsured rate in LaGrange County is 33.3%, more than triple the national average of 10% and nearly four times the Indiana state average of 8.4%. Despite this, life expectancy in the county is 78.6 years, which is higher than both the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Other metrics show that 22.6% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Access to clinical providers is limited compared to national medians: there are 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (national median is 70) and 59 mental health providers per 100,000 residents (national median is 250). These figures highlight a specific gap between clinical coverage and resident longevity. Explore state-level data.
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.