Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Clark County, Ohio
Clark County faces significant health challenges
At 72.3 years, Clark County's life expectancy falls 1.2 years below the national average of 73.5 years, making it one of Ohio's shorter-lived counties. With 21.6% of residents reporting poor or fair health—in line with national averages—the county confronts real health headwinds.
Well below Ohio average on longevity
Clark County's 72.3-year life expectancy is 2.5 years shorter than Ohio's state average of 74.8 years, ranking it among the state's least healthy counties. Its 21.6% poor/fair health rate compounds these challenges.
Significant gap separates Clark from healthier neighbors
Clark County trails nearby Champaign County (75.7 years) by over 3 years and underperforms Butler and Carroll counties by similar margins. Its 7.8% uninsured rate is above the state average of 7.5%, further limiting health access.
Moderate providers, persistent coverage gaps
Clark County has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 214 mental health providers per 100,000—respectable numbers but insufficient to address the county's health burden. With 7.8% of residents uninsured, about 1 in 13 people lack coverage, making preventive care harder to access.
Health insurance is critical for recovery
Clark County's shorter lifespan and higher health burden make insurance coverage essential—it's the foundation for regular checkups and managing chronic conditions. Contact healthcare.gov or a local health department to find affordable plans and get connected to providers.
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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.