Ashtabula County Health Data

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Health Score

39/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.7 yr

State avg 74.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

239

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ashtabula County, Ohio

Ashtabula lags national health standards

At 73.7 years, Ashtabula County residents live 2.4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The county's 21.5% poor or fair health rate reflects ongoing chronic disease and health management challenges.

Bottom tier within Ohio

Ashtabula's 73.7-year life expectancy falls 1.1 years below Ohio's 74.8-year average, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. With a 21.5% poor/fair health rate, Ashtabula faces significant population health headwinds.

Weakest outcomes in northeastern Ohio

Ashtabula's 73.7-year life expectancy trails Trumbull and Geauga counties to the south and east. At just 29 primary care providers per 100K, Ashtabula ranks among the lowest in the region, creating access barriers.

Provider shortage compounds access gaps

With 9.4% of residents uninsured—above Ohio's 7.5% average—and only 29 primary care providers per 100K, Ashtabula faces twin barriers to care. Mental health provider availability at 239 per 100K provides some support, but overall capacity remains strained.

Get covered and get care

If you're among the 9.4% of Ashtabula residents without insurance, coverage is urgent—especially when providers are scarce. Visit healthcare.gov or call Ashtabula County's health department to enroll in Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health resources today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ashtabula County, OH?
Ashtabula County has a health score of 39/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #73 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 Ashtabula County?
Life expectancy in Ashtabula County is 73.7 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Ashtabula County below the state average.
How does Ashtabula County health compare to the Ohio average?
Ashtabula County's health score of 39/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 73.7 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Ashtabula County?
Key health factors for Ashtabula County include: life expectancy (73.7 years), uninsured rate (9.4%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 239:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ashtabula County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 39/100 ("Below Average"), Ashtabula County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years. 9.4% 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 Ashtabula County?
Ashtabula County's health score of 39/100 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.