St. Joseph County Health Data
St. Joseph County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
271
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 St. Joseph County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Joseph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.7% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Joseph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Joseph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Joseph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Joseph County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Joseph County Primary Care Ratios Exceed State and National Levels
Health data brief for St. Joseph County, Indiana.
St. Joseph County has 90 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70 and many other counties in the region. The county also features 271 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 250. Other metrics align more closely with broader trends. The life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, nearly identical to the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but below the national benchmark of 77 years. About 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.0%, which is lower than the Indiana average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These data points offer a look at provider availability and health status. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in St. Joseph County, Indiana
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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.