Tippecanoe County
IndianaFIPS 18157
Pop. 186,2515 HospitalsSVI 0.51RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Tippecanoe County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.7% | 10.8% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.1% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.7% | 8.4% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.0 | 4.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,580.964 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
129
Primary Care Physicians
68.3 per 100k
341
NPs & PAs
180.6 per 100k
107
Dentists
506
Hospital Beds
2.7 per 1,000
$11,473.22
Medicare Per Capita
1798.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Tippecanoe County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 29.6% | — | |
| Depression | 24.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.3% | — | |
| Disability | 30.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.51
Socioeconomic Status0.51
Household Composition & Disability0.05
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.86
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Tippecanoe County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Lafayette | Lafayette | 186 | |
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital | Lafayette | 191 | |
| Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | Lafayette | 40 | |
| River Bend Hospital | West Lafayette | 16 | |
| Sycamore Springs Hospital Llc | Lafayette | 48 |
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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.