Athens County Health Data
Athens County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
665
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Athens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Athens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.0% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Athens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Athens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Athens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 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 Athens County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Athens County Mental Health Provider Density Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Athens County, Ohio.
Athens County reports 665 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high ratio is the most prominent health infrastructure metric in the county. Primary care provider density is 63 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, matching the Ohio state average exactly, though it remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 18.3%, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. Data is compiled from the CDC and HHS NPPES. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings website for more information.
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.