Fairfield County Health Data
Fairfield County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
203
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.8
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 Fairfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fairfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fairfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fairfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fairfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fairfield County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fairfield County records 6.1 percent uninsured rate
Health data brief for Fairfield County, Ohio.
Fairfield County reports that 6.1% of its population is uninsured, a figure lower than both the Ohio average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 76.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.8 years and slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. Adult residents reporting poor or fair health stand at 19.0%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Furthermore, there are 203 mental health providers per 100,000 people, 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.