Whitley County
IndianaFIPS 18183
Pop. 34,1911 HospitalSVI 0.07RUCC 2 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Whitley County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.6% | 10.8% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.8 | 4.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,297.839 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
16
Primary Care Physicians
46.1 per 100k
22
NPs & PAs
63.3 per 100k
17
Dentists
30
Hospital Beds
0.9 per 1,000
$11,006.91
Medicare Per Capita
1525.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Whitley County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.8% | — | |
| Depression | 24.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | — | |
| COPD | 8.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.5% | — | |
| Disability | 30.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.07
Socioeconomic Status0.16
Household Composition & Disability0.20
Minority Status & Language0.13
Housing Type & Transportation0.07
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Whitley County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Whitley Hospital | Columbia City | 30 |
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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.