Ashtabula County Health Data
Ashtabula County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Ashtabula County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ashtabula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.0% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ashtabula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ashtabula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ashtabula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ashtabula County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios Low in Ashtabula County
Health data brief for Ashtabula County, Ohio.
Ashtabula County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density is the most distinctive health marker for the county. Mental health provider availability is 239 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly below the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy of 73.7 years is lower than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 21.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 9.4%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. These figures are sourced from the CDC and federal provider registries. Explore state-level data.
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.