Ashland County Health Data
Ashland County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
257
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.0 per 100K
Dentists
9.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.9
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 Ashland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ashland County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and Fair Health Reports Higher in Ashland County
Health data brief for Ashland County, Ohio.
Ashland County reports that 20.2% of its residents are in poor or fair health, which is a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. This self-reported health metric is a key indicator for the region. The county’s life expectancy is 75.3 years, which is slightly longer than the Ohio average of 74.8 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical access, there are 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 257 per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, nearly matching the state average of 7.5% and remaining below the national average of 10%. Factual details are drawn from the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau. 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.