Defiance County Health Data
Defiance County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Defiance County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Defiance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Defiance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Defiance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Defiance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Defiance County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Defiance County uninsured rate sits at 6.5 percent
Health data brief for Defiance County, Ohio.
Defiance County reports an uninsured rate of 6.5%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 76.2 years, placing it above the Ohio average of 74.8 years and closer to the national average of 77 years. When evaluating self-reported health, 18.2% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. Regarding health services, the county has 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 230 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national median of 250. 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.