Ohio County Health Data

Ohio County, Kentucky

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Ohio County, Kentucky

Life expectancy in line with U.S. average

Ohio County residents average 72.8 years, just 1.4 years above the U.S. average of 71.4 years. At 24.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces one of the highest self-reported health burden rates in this comparison.

Uninsured rate exceeds state average

Ohio County's 72.8-year life expectancy modestly exceeds Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, but its 7.9% uninsured rate stands notably above the state's 7.0% average. This gap suggests coverage barriers that likely impact routine preventive care.

Among the most challenged counties regionally

Ohio County's 24.2% poor/fair health rate ties with Owen County as the second-worst in this eight-county set, and its 21 primary care providers per 100K ranks near the bottom. The county's 7.9% uninsured rate is the highest among all eight counties surveyed.

Coverage barriers and sparse providers

Nearly 8% of Ohio County residents lack health insurance—the highest rate in this comparison—while the county has only 21 primary care providers per 100K. This combination of uninsured residents and limited primary care capacity creates significant daily healthcare barriers.

Closing Ohio County's coverage gap

Ohio County's 7.9% uninsured rate is a call to action: visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid and marketplace options, which often include zero-premium plans. Local community health centers can also assist with enrollment and provide sliding-scale care regardless of insurance status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ohio County, KY?
Ohio County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Ohio County?
Life expectancy in Ohio County is 72.8 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Ohio County above the state average.
How does Ohio County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Ohio County's health score of 35/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 72.8 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Ohio County?
Key health factors for Ohio County include: life expectancy (72.8 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 51:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ohio County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Ohio County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.8 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Ohio County?
Ohio County's health score of 35/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.