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Whitley County, IN

Home to 34,191 residents, with 1 active HRSA shortage designation.

Active HPSAs
1
Population
34,191
Peak shortage score
17.0
MUA Index
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The verdict

Whitley County carries a comparatively light shortage burden - 1 active HPSA designation, more than 0% of the 2,991 US counties with a designated shortage, with mental health the deepest gap.

1
Active HPSA designations
0
Primary-care shortages
17
Peak severity score (of 26)
Top 100%
US counties by volume

Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 18183. Population: 34,191.

Whitley County, IN (population 34,191) has 0 primary care, 1 mental health, and 0 dental Health Professional Shortage Area designation active according to HRSA. Shortage severity scores and individual HPSA designations are detailed below.

0
Primary Care HPSAs
1
Mental Health HPSAs
0
Dental HPSAs

HPSA Scores

Primary Care 3.0
Mental Health 17.0
Dental -

Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.

Medically Underserved Area

This county does not have an active MUA designation.

Whitley County vs. every US county

Total active HPSA designations, how this county's shortage volume compares nationally

1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 2,991 US counties

0–20: 2,828 US counties (95%). This entry sits in this band. 20–40: 124 US counties (4%). Above this entry. 40–60: 27 US counties (1%). Above this entry. 60–80: 6 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 80–100: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 100–120: 2 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 120–140: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 140–160: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 160–180: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 180–200: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 200–220: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 220–240: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 240–260: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 260–280: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. This county 0 280 every US county with a designation, bucketed by value

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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026

Highest-severity HPSA designations

All 1 active (designated) HPSAs in Whitley County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.

Name Type Score
Mental Health Catchment Area 28 - Warsaw mental_health 17.0

What the HRSA Data Shows for Whitley County

Whitley County, IN - population 34,191 carries 1 active Health Professional Shortage Area designation in the HRSA Data Warehouse: 0 in primary care, 1 in mental health, and 0 in dental. It does not currently hold a Medically Underserved Area designation, though individual HPSAs can still be present at the service-area level.

The county's highest shortage-severity score across the three categories is 17.0, which crosses the 17-point threshold HRSA uses to flag high-priority shortage areas eligible for National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary-care scoring reached 3.0 (0–25 scale). Mental-health scoring reached 17.0 (0–25 scale).

HRSA lists 1 active (designated) HPSA record tied to Whitley County, covering the specific facilities, geographies, and population groups that received the designation; the table above shows the most severe.

Whitley County designations by care type

Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category.

designations
Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs As of 2026

Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Whitley 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.

What to do with Whitley County's data

Whitley County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.

  • Whitley County's 1 active designation 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 score estimator

HPSA scores describe structural access to care, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; designations are reviewed by HRSA each quarter.

Counties With a Similar Primary Care Shortage Score

Other U.S. counties whose HRSA primary-care HPSA score is closest to Whitley County's 3.0.

Montgomery County, PA

3.0 score 856,553 pop.

Winnebago County, WI

3.0 score 171,730 pop.

Union County, OH

3.0 score 62,784 pop.

Washington County, VT

3.0 score 59,807 pop.

Summit County, UT

3.0 score 42,357 pop.

Powhatan County, VA

3.0 score 30,333 pop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare shortage areas does Whitley County have?

Whitley County, IN has 1 Health Professional Shortage Area designation: 0 in primary care, 1 in mental health, and 0 in dental care, according to HRSA data.

Is Whitley County a Medically Underserved Area?

Whitley County does not currently have a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) designation from HRSA. However, the county may still have individual HPSA designations for specific provider types.

What does an HPSA score mean?

HPSA scores range from 0 to 25 for primary care and mental health (0 to 26 for dental). Higher scores indicate greater shortage severity. Areas with scores of 17 or above are considered high-priority shortage areas eligible for National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

What healthcare providers are needed in Whitley County?

Based on HRSA shortage designations, Whitley County needs additional providers in mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.

How are HPSA designations used by federal programs?

HPSA designations determine eligibility for over 30 federal programs, including National Health Service Corps placements, Community Health Center grants, Medicare bonus payments (10% for physicians in HPSAs), J-1 visa waiver programs for international medical graduates, and Rural Health Clinic certification. These programs channel billions of dollars annually to underserved communities.

How does Whitley County compare to other counties in IN?

Whitley County has 1 total HPSA designation with a peak shortage score of 17.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in IN on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Whitley County stands relative to the rest of the country.

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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 18183. 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.

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Every figure on PlainHealthAccess is rendered directly from HRSA source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page lists every HPSA and MUA designation on record for the county. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.