Cuyahoga County Health Data
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
510
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Cuyahoga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cuyahoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cuyahoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cuyahoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cuyahoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cuyahoga County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cuyahoga County mental health provider ratio doubles national median
Health data brief for Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Cuyahoga County has 510 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than double the national median of 250. The county also has 111 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Regarding health coverage, 7.0% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in Cuyahoga County is 75.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 19.5% of adults, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.