Allen County Health Data
Allen County, Ohio
Health Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
311
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Allen County, Ohio
Allen approaches national health benchmarks
At 74.3 years, Allen County's life expectancy falls just 1.8 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With a 21.7% poor or fair health rate, Allen performs better than many peers while still facing room for improvement.
Nearly matches Ohio's health performance
Allen's 74.3-year life expectancy sits just 0.5 years below Ohio's state average of 74.8 years, positioning it closer to the middle of the state's health rankings. The county's 21.7% poor/fair health rate aligns with state trends.
Stronger provider access than regional peers
Allen's 65 primary care providers per 100K population exceed those in Defiance and Putnam counties to the northwest. The county's 311 mental health providers per 100K rank among the higher concentrations in northwest Ohio.
Solid coverage with room to grow
Allen's uninsured rate of 6.8% sits below Ohio's 7.5% average, suggesting stronger insurance penetration across the population. Primary care availability at 65 per 100K reflects adequate access for routine medical needs in most parts of the county.
Keep coverage strong in Allen
Most Allen residents carry insurance, but the 6.8% uninsured should explore marketplace plans and Medicaid options. Contact the Allen County health department or visit healthcare.gov to confirm you have coverage that meets your family's needs.
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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.