Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
291
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Butler County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Butler County, Ohio.
Butler County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 291 per 100,000 residents, a figure that stands above the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county reports 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Residents in Butler County have a life expectancy of 75.4 years, slightly higher than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.5%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.9% of adults in Butler County report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The data reflects these specific health metrics and provider availability without attributing results to environmental or social factors. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology 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.