Ohio County Health Data
Ohio County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ohio County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly one-quarter of Ohio County residents report poor health outcomes
Health data brief for Ohio County, Kentucky.
In Ohio County, 24.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Data on local medical services shows 21 primary care providers and 51 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for the county is 72.8 years, slightly higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.