Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 147.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.9
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 Delaware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 8.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 10.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 13.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 9.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delaware County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Delaware County life expectancy reaches 81.1 years
Health data brief for Delaware County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Delaware County is 81.1 years, which is notably higher than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a 4.0% uninsured rate, significantly lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Self-reported health data indicates that 11.9% of adults in the county describe their health as poor or fair, lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of medical access, there are 148 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 70. Additionally, the county has 159 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is 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.