Ohio County Health Data
Ohio County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Ohio County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ohio County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ohio County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Ohio County, Indiana.
Ohio County has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this provider ratio, the county records a life expectancy of 78.0 years, exceeding the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Ohio County is 7.8%, lower than both the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 17.2% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Data regarding mental health provider ratios was not reported for this county. These figures reflect data from federal and state reporting systems. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ohio County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Ohio County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.