LaGrange County Health Data

LaGrange County, Indiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in LaGrange County, Indiana

LaGrange paradox: long lives, limited care

LaGrange County's life expectancy of 78.6 years ranks among the nation's best—3.7 years above the U.S. average of 74.9 years. Yet 22.6% report poor or fair health, and the uninsured rate of 33.3% is stark, suggesting a tale of two health realities.

Indiana's biggest insurance crisis

LaGrange County's 33.3% uninsured rate is nearly 4 times Indiana's state average of 8.4%—the highest in the state. Despite a 78.6-year life expectancy, this coverage gap reveals deep inequities in healthcare access.

Uninsured rate far exceeds region

LaGrange County's 33.3% uninsured rate dwarfs all regional peers—Knox County (7.8%) and Kosciusko County (9.8%) appear to have strong coverage in comparison. The county offers minimal primary care at just 25 providers per 100,000.

Crisis-level uninsured population

One in three LaGrange County residents—33.3%—lack health insurance, creating a severe public health risk. With only 25 primary care providers per 100,000 and 59 mental health providers, the county faces both access and coverage emergencies.

Urgent: Get covered today

LaGrange County's uninsured rate is a health emergency—33.3% of residents have no coverage. Visit healthcare.gov immediately or contact a local community health center to access sliding-scale care and explore every option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of LaGrange County, IN?
LaGrange County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #85 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 LaGrange County?
Life expectancy in LaGrange County is 78.6 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making LaGrange County above the state average.
How does LaGrange County health compare to the Indiana average?
LaGrange County's health score of 36/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 78.6 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 33.3% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect LaGrange County?
Key health factors for LaGrange County include: life expectancy (78.6 years), uninsured rate (33.3%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 59:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is LaGrange County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), LaGrange County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.6 years. 33.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in LaGrange County?
LaGrange County's health score of 36/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 33.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.