St. Joseph County Health Data

St. Joseph County, Indiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in St. Joseph County, Indiana

St. Joseph County treads near national average

At 75.0 years, St. Joseph County's life expectancy sits slightly below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly 19% report poor or fair health, reflecting regional healthcare challenges.

Slightly behind Indiana's pace

St. Joseph County's 75.0-year life expectancy trails Indiana's 75.1-year state average, though only marginally. The county faces similar health pressures as the state overall.

Mixed results against regional peers

St. Joseph County performs better than Starke County (72.2 years) but behind healthier counties like Steuben (77.3 years) and Tippecanoe (77.6 years). Its 18.7% poor/fair health rate places it in the middle of the regional pack.

Strong provider access, steady coverage

With 90 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 271 mental health providers per 100,000, St. Joseph County offers robust healthcare capacity. The 8.0% uninsured rate is near Indiana's state average, though still leaves some residents exposed.

Close the coverage gap

St. Joseph County's abundant providers deserve to serve everyone. If you're among the 8% uninsured, explore options at healthcare.gov or Indiana's IMPACT program to access care and preventive services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of St. Joseph County, IN?
St. Joseph County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #39 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 St. Joseph County?
Life expectancy in St. Joseph County is 75.0 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making St. Joseph County below the state average.
How does St. Joseph County health compare to the Indiana average?
St. Joseph County's health score of 54/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.0 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect St. Joseph County?
Key health factors for St. Joseph County include: life expectancy (75.0 years), uninsured rate (8.0%), and primary care physician access (90:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 271:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is St. Joseph County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), St. Joseph County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years. 8.0% 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 St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County's health score of 54/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. 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.