Whitley County Health Data
Whitley County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.9
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 Whitley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Whitley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Whitley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Whitley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Whitley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Whitley 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
Whitley County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Whitley County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Whitley County is 77.8 years, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and exceeds the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 16.3% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. Coverage metrics indicate that 6.6% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than both the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 121 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. 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.