Many counties are struggling with birth rates

By: Mitzi S. Morris

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,230

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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In 2024, Indiana averaged 11.6 live births per 1,000 people, according to data from the Indiana Department of Health.

But the differences among counties is stark.

Crude birth rates, or CBR, is based on a mother’s county of residence.

LaGrange County (18.9) topped the list with nearly three times the rate of Brown County (6.4), which ranked 92nd. Other counties with the highest rates included Adams (18.2), Daviess (17.6), Jay (15.1), …

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