Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Ohio
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
236
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Adams County, Ohio
Adams trails the nation on life expectancy
At 70.6 years, Adams County residents live nearly 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The county's 23.4% poor or fair health rate exceeds national benchmarks, signaling persistent health challenges across the population.
Below Ohio average despite state struggles
Adams lags Ohio's state life expectancy of 74.8 years by 4.2 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. With a 23.4% poor/fair health rate, Adams ranks among Ohio's most health-strained communities.
Neighboring counties live longer
Pike County and Highland County neighbors both report higher life expectancies than Adams' 70.6 years. Adams also has fewer primary care providers (44 per 100K) compared to several adjacent counties, limiting immediate healthcare access.
Healthcare access barriers in Adams
Nearly 9% of Adams residents lack health insurance—above Ohio's 7.5% average—while primary care availability remains tight at 44 providers per 100K population. Mental health providers are similarly limited at 236 per 100K, creating gaps in both routine and behavioral care.
Find coverage that fits your family
If you're among the 8.9% of Adams residents without insurance, marketplace plans, Medicaid, and community health center programs can help. Visit healthcare.gov or call your local health department to explore affordable options starting today.
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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.