Tippecanoe County Health Data
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
190
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.0 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Tippecanoe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tippecanoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 9.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tippecanoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tippecanoe | 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) | 60.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tippecanoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tippecanoe County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tippecanoe County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Tippecanoe County residents have a life expectancy of 77.6 years, which is higher than both the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which exactly matches the national median. Mental health provider availability is 190 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. About 18.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 8.4% but lower than the national rate of 10%. These metrics highlight how the county compares to regional and national health standards. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Tippecanoe 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.