Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
214
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Clark County Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Clark County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Clark County is 72.3 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 21.6% among adults, higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 214 per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250. Clark County's uninsured rate is 7.8%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. These data points provide a statistical overview of health outcomes and provider presence in the county as reported by federal sources. Explore state-level data to see how these metrics compare regionally.
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.