Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Butler County, Ohio
Butler County lives longer than average
At 75.4 years, Butler County residents live about 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 73.5 years. Just 18.9% report poor or fair health, below the national rate of 21%, suggesting generally strong health outcomes across the county.
Above Ohio average on longevity
Butler County's 75.4-year life expectancy edges out Ohio's state average of 74.8 years, placing it among the healthier counties statewide. The county's 18.9% poor/fair health rate also outperforms most state peers.
Regional health leader in southwest Ohio
Butler County residents enjoy better health outcomes than most neighbors: life expectancy surpasses Carroll County (75.0) and Clark County (72.3). Its 6.5% uninsured rate is also among the lowest regionally, just below the state average of 7.5%.
Strong provider access supports health
Butler County has 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above the state average—and 291 mental health providers per 100,000, among the highest in the region. Only 6.5% of residents lack health insurance, meaning nearly all have pathways to regular care.
Keep coverage strong year-round
With such strong insurance rates, Butler County residents should maintain coverage to protect gains in health outcomes. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local community health center to explore plans and ensure uninterrupted access to primary and mental health care.
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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.