Darke County Health Data
Darke County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
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 Darke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Darke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Darke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Darke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Darke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Darke County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Darke County records 97 mental health providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Darke County, Ohio.
Mental health provider access in Darke County stands at 97 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. This metric is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 47 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. In terms of overall health, 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in Darke County is 75.5 years, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 7.4%, nearly matching the state average of 7.5% and coming in lower than the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.