Darke County Health Data
Darke County, Ohio
Health Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Darke County, Ohio
Darke near national health averages
Darke County's 75.5-year life expectancy remains about 3.6 years below the U.S. average of 79.1 years, while its 19.3% poor or fair health rate mirrors national patterns. The county shows moderate health status relative to national benchmarks.
Above Ohio average for life expectancy
Darke County's 75.5-year life expectancy exceeds Ohio's 74.8-year state average by seven months. With a 19.3% poor or fair health rating, the county ranks in the upper-middle tier of Ohio's health performance.
Competitive with surrounding counties
Darke's 75.5-year life expectancy matches or beats several adjacent counties, though Defiance (76.2 years) and Delaware (81.1 years) show even stronger outcomes. The county represents solid rural health performance within its region.
Moderate provider access, manageable coverage
Darke has 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 7.4% uninsured—both near state averages. Mental health resources at 97 per 100K remain below ideal levels, requiring residents to sometimes travel for specialized care.
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With 7.4% of Darke residents uninsured, coverage gaps remain. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact the Ohio Department of Medicaid to explore plans and ensure your family has the protection it needs.
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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.