Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Crawford County, Ohio
Crawford falls behind on life expectancy
At 73.4 years, Crawford County residents live nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 79.1 years. The county's 22% poor or fair health rating also exceeds the national average of 18%, signaling persistent health challenges that deserve attention.
Below average health ranking in Ohio
Crawford's life expectancy of 73.4 years trails Ohio's state average of 74.8 years by 1.4 years. With nearly one-quarter of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county ranks among the lower-performing counties statewide.
Neighbors show better health trends
Nearby Darke County (75.5 years) and Defiance County (76.2 years) both outpace Crawford's life expectancy significantly. Crawford faces steeper health challenges than most adjacent counties, suggesting local factors may warrant targeted intervention.
Provider shortages limit healthcare access
Crawford has just 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the national benchmark of 93 per 100K. With 7.5% of residents uninsured and limited mental health resources, timely healthcare access remains a barrier for many.
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If you're among Crawford's 7.5% uninsured residents, you have options. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact Ohio's Medicaid program to explore coverage that fits your needs and budget.
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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.