LaPorte County Health Data
LaPorte County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 LaPorte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | LaPorte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | LaPorte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | LaPorte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | LaPorte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare LaPorte 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
Primary Care Provider Ratios in LaPorte County Trail National Average
Health data brief for LaPorte County, Indiana.
The primary care provider ratio in LaPorte County is 37 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.3 years, lower than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Health status reports indicate that 20.3% of residents experience poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, sitting below the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national benchmark of 10%. Mental health provider availability is 124 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250. These statistics provide insights into the local health care landscape and resident health status. 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.