Starke County Health Data
Starke County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.3
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 Starke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Starke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Starke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Starke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Starke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Starke County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Starke County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Starke County, Indiana.
Starke County residents have a life expectancy of 72.2 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. This is accompanied by provider ratios that are below national figures. The county has 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is at 35 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. About 19.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 8.4% but still lower than the national rate of 10%. These metrics reflect the current health landscape in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.