Gallia County Health Data
Gallia County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
518
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Gallia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gallia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gallia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gallia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gallia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gallia County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Gallia County Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Gallia County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Gallia County is 71.7 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. This metric stands out alongside a mental health provider ratio of 518 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250. The poor or fair health rate is 20.5%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of clinical care, there are 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in Gallia is 8.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics document the current state of healthcare resources and longevity within the county based on federal reporting. 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.