Erie County Health Data
Erie County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Erie County, Ohio
Erie approaches national health benchmarks
Erie County's 75.1-year life expectancy sits about 4 years below the U.S. average of 79.1 years. The county's 16.4% poor or fair health rate is the lowest in this profile group and beats the national average of 18%.
Above average health outcomes statewide
Erie's 75.1-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Ohio's 74.8-year state average, positioning the county in the upper tier statewide. With just 16.4% reporting poor or fair health, Erie ranks among Ohio's healthier counties.
Strong performance in regional comparison
Erie's 75.1-year life expectancy and 16.4% poor or fair health rate both exceed most regional neighbors, approaching Defiance's (76.2 years) and Fairfield's (76.4 years) outcomes. The county demonstrates solid health management for a Lake Erie region location.
Good access with reasonable coverage
Erie has 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and a 6.4% uninsured rate, both performing above the state average. With 282 mental health providers per 100K, the county supports robust behavioral health access.
Secure your family's coverage
Erie's 6.4% uninsured rate shows most residents have protection, but gaps remain. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 211 Ohio to ensure your household has insurance that covers your family's needs.
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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.