Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Adams County Trends Below State Norms
Health data brief for Adams County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Adams County is 70.6 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This longevity gap is a primary differentiator in the county's health profile. Other local health markers include a poor or fair health rate of 23.4%, a figure higher than the national standard of 17%. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate sits at 8.9%, compared to the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Access to clinical services includes 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 236 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These figures are reported by the CDC and federal provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.