Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.9 per 100K
Dentists
14.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford 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
Crawford County reports 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Crawford County, Ohio.
Federal provider data shows Crawford County has 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is roughly half the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. In addition to provider counts, 22.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Residents in Crawford County have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. This life expectancy is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.5%, which matches the state average of 7.5% and is lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding specialized care, the county has 142 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.