Parke County Health Data
Parke County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.5 per 100K
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 Parke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Parke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Parke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Parke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Parke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Parke County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Parke County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Norms
Health data brief for Parke County, Indiana.
The uninsured rate in Parke County is 11.9%, exceeding the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. However, 20.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 31 primary care providers and 73 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are notably lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 providers per 100,000. These figures offer a statistical snapshot of health coverage and provider access in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Parke County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Parke County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.