Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
512
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.2
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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Brown County Primary Care Provider Density Ranks Low Regionally
Health data brief for Brown County, Ohio.
Brown County reports 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is the county's most distinctive health metric. While primary care is limited, mental health provider density is 512 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 72.6 years, shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, matching the Ohio state average and staying below the national average of 10%. These data points are sourced from the CDC and federal provider registries. 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.