Belmont County Health Data
Belmont County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
257
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.3 per 100K
Dentists
13.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.6
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 Belmont County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Belmont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Belmont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Belmont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Belmont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Belmont County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Belmont County Poor or Fair Health Rate Surpasses National Average
Health data brief for Belmont County, Ohio.
In Belmont County, 21.9% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This self-reported status is a distinct local metric alongside clinical provider availability. The county has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio of 257 per 100,000 is slightly above the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 74.1 years, compared to the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Figures are drawn from the CDC and HHS NPPES. 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.