St. Joseph County
IndianaFIPS 18141
Pop. 272,9126 HospitalsSVI 0.61RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | St. Joseph County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.3% | 10.8% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.0% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.0 | 4.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,845.794 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
242
Primary Care Physicians
88.7 per 100k
443
NPs & PAs
162.4 per 100k
180
Dentists
741
Hospital Beds
2.7 per 1,000
$10,826.4
Medicare Per Capita
1747.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | St. Joseph County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.1% | — | |
| Depression | 27.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.5% | — | |
| Disability | 34.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.61
Socioeconomic Status0.52
Household Composition & Disability0.54
Minority Status & Language0.66
Housing Type & Transportation0.69
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in St. Joseph County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Behavioral Hospital - Mishawaka | Mishawaka | 30 | |
| Memorial Hospital of South Bend | South Bend | 463 | |
| Notre Dame University Hosp | Notre Dame | 35 | |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, Llc | Mishawaka | 40 | |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center | Mishawaka | 301 | |
| Unity Physicians Hospital | Mishawaka | 29 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.