Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.4
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 Fulton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fulton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fulton County Primary Care Ratio Trails State and National Medians
Health data brief for Fulton County, Ohio.
Fulton County has 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a concentration notably lower than the national median of 70 and the 102 providers per 100,000 seen in nearby Franklin County. Meanwhile, the county’s uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 20.0%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 157 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Fulton County is 76.4 years, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. These metrics provide a snapshot of health care access and resident outcomes based on recent census and provider data. 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.