Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.2 per 100K
Dentists
26.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll 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
Carroll County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Carroll County, Ohio.
Carroll County records 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This disparity is also reflected in the mental health sector, where the county has 56 providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for Carroll County residents is 75.0 years, which sits just above the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.6%, higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 21.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These statistics are presented as observed in the datasets without inference into the causes of regional health trends. Explore state-level data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carroll County, Ohio
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Carroll County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive 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.