Defiance County Health Data
Defiance County, Ohio
Health Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
230
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance excels in life expectancy
Defiance County's 76.2-year life expectancy beats the U.S. average deficit, trailing the national average of 79.1 years by just 2.9 years. At 18.2% poor or fair health, the county performs better than the national average of 18%, suggesting effective local health management.
Among Ohio's healthiest counties
Defiance's 76.2-year life expectancy ranks 1.4 years above Ohio's 74.8-year state average, placing it in the upper tier statewide. The county's 18.2% poor or fair health rate is the best in this profile group.
Regional health leader with balance
Defiance's 76.2-year life expectancy trails only Delaware County (81.1 years) among neighbors, outpacing Crawford (73.4 years) and Darke (75.5 years) by significant margins. The county combines rural character with health outcomes more typical of urban centers.
Good coverage, solid provider network
With 6.5% uninsured and 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Defiance combines better-than-average coverage rates with reasonable access to primary care. The 230 mental health providers per 100K suggest residents can access behavioral health support.
Keep your coverage strong
Defiance's low 6.5% uninsured rate shows insurance access works here. If you're among those without coverage, or questioning your plan, visit Healthcare.gov to confirm you have the right protection.
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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.