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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Erie County, OH?
Erie County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #19 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 Erie County?
Life expectancy in Erie County is 75.1 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Erie County above the state average.
How does Erie County health compare to the Ohio average?
Erie County's health score of 67/100 is above the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Erie County?
Key health factors for Erie County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (78:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 282:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Erie County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Erie County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Erie County healthier than the Ohio average?
Erie County's health score of 67/100 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.