Porter County Health Data
Porter County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
237
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Porter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Porter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Porter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Porter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Porter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Porter 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
Porter County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Porter County, Indiana.
Porter County records 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than many neighboring counties but remains below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy of 77.0 years matches the national average and exceeds the Indiana state average of 75.1 years. About 16.8% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Porter County is 6.9%, lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. The county also reports 237 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 250. These metrics provide a statistical snapshot of health and provider access. 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.