IN · Healthcare shortage profile
Kosciusko County, IN
Home to 80,240 residents, with 5 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 5
- Population
- 80,240
- Peak shortage score
- 23.0
- MUA Index
- 57.3
Mid-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Kosciusko County holds a moderate federal shortage burden - 5 active HPSA designations, more than 47% of the 3,289 real US counties, with mental health the deepest gap.
- 5
- Active HPSA designations
- 2
- Dental shortages
- 23
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 53%
- US counties by volume
Corpus placement
Active-designation volume placement
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Kosciusko County carries 5 active designations, above 47% of real US counties. Use the state peer line below before treating the national percentile as a local access verdict.
State peer position. Kosciusko County falls in the upper half of IN counties by active-designation volume, at rank 33 of 92. Ties share a rank.
Computed from current designated HPSA rows for every five-digit county FIPS. See the placement methodology.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 18085. Population: 80,240.
Medically Underserved Area
Active HPSA scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 5 active (designated) HPSAs in Kosciusko County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Health, Inc. | dental | 23.0 |
| Bowen Health, Inc. | primary_care | 18.0 |
| Bowen Health, Inc. | mental_health | 18.0 |
| Mental Health Catchment Area 28 - Warsaw | mental_health | 17.0 |
| Kosciusko County | dental | 6.0 |
Moderate-burden reading for Kosciusko County
Dental care carries Kosciusko County's deepest shortage reading, 23.0 on HRSA's 0–26 dental scale, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 18.0 of 25; Mental health reads 18.0 of 25. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 57.3, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Kosciusko County sits in the middle of the national designation-volume distribution (above 47% of counties) with 5 active records. That is enough for a formal shortage footprint without landing in the heaviest US tier. Compare the three discipline counts (1/2/2) before assuming every care category is equally short.
Kosciusko County falls in the upper half of IN counties by active-designation volume, at rank 33 of 92. For moderate counties, the useful move is usually a state peer check plus the score cards above, not a national superlative claim.
Kosciusko County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).
- Mental health
Mental health
2 designations
- Dental
Dental
2 designations
- Primary care
Primary care
1 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Kosciusko County, IN · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
Acting on Kosciusko County's designations
Kosciusko County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Kosciusko County's 5 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's mental health burden compares with the rest of IN before you draw conclusions from a single score. IN overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Nearby dental score peers
Closest U.S. counties on active dental HPSA score to Kosciusko County's 23.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kosciusko County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Kosciusko County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 57.3. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Kosciusko County have?
Kosciusko County, IN has 5 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 1 in primary care, 2 in mental health, and 2 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Kosciusko County's HPSA score of 23.0 mean?
23.0 in dental care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Kosciusko County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Kosciusko County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Next read: Dental Shortage in America · IN state overview · NHSC loan repayment
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 18085. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.