Erie County Health Data
Erie County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
282
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Erie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Erie 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
Erie County fair or poor health rate reaches 16.4 percent
Health data brief for Erie County, Ohio.
In Erie County, 16.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for the county is 75.1 years, which is higher than the Ohio average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 6.4% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. There are 282 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. 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.