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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Adams County, OH?
Adams County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #86 out of 88 counties in Ohio (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 Adams County?
Life expectancy in Adams County is 70.6 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Adams County below the state average.
How does Adams County health compare to the Ohio average?
Adams County's health score of 28/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 70.6 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Adams County?
Key health factors for Adams County include: life expectancy (70.6 years), uninsured rate (8.9%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 236:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Adams County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Adams County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.6 years. 8.9% 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 Adams County?
Adams County's health score of 28/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. 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.