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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Defiance County, OH?
Defiance County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #22 out of 88 counties in Ohio (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Defiance County?
Life expectancy in Defiance County is 76.2 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Defiance County above the state average.
How does Defiance County health compare to the Ohio average?
Defiance County's health score of 66/100 is above the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 76.2 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Defiance County?
Key health factors for Defiance County include: life expectancy (76.2 years), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (55:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 230:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Defiance County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), Defiance County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.2 years. 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Defiance County healthier than the Ohio average?
Defiance County's health score of 66/100 exceeds the Ohio average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.