Brown County Health Data

Brown County, Ohio

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Brown County, Ohio

Brown struggles with life expectancy gap

At 72.6 years, Brown County residents live 3.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The county's 20.8% poor or fair health rate reflects high rates of chronic disease and limited health management resources.

Among Ohio's most challenged counties

Brown's 72.6-year life expectancy falls 2.2 years below Ohio's 74.8-year state average, placing it in the bottom tier of Ohio's health rankings. The county faces sustained population health pressures.

Lowest life expectancy in southwest Ohio

Brown's 72.6-year life expectancy significantly trails Adams and Pike counties to the north and east. At 25 primary care providers per 100K, Brown ranks among the region's most provider-scarce counties.

Critical provider and coverage gaps

With just 25 primary care providers per 100K, Brown County faces severe access barriers for routine care in an economically strained community. The 7.5% uninsured rate matches Ohio's average, but limited providers mean insurance alone cannot guarantee care access.

Insurance is essential in Brown County

Coverage becomes even more critical when providers are scarce—the 7.5% of Brown residents without insurance need protection now. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Brown County health services to enroll in Medicaid or marketplace plans and access telemedicine and regional care networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brown County, OH?
Brown County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #66 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 Brown County?
Life expectancy in Brown County is 72.6 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Brown County below the state average.
How does Brown County health compare to the Ohio average?
Brown County's health score of 42/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Brown County?
Key health factors for Brown County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 512:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brown County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Brown County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 7.5% 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 Brown County?
Brown County's health score of 42/100 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.