Guernsey County Health Data
Guernsey County, Ohio
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 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
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Guernsey County, Ohio
Guernsey County faces steep health decline
Guernsey County's life expectancy of 72.5 years lags the U.S. average by 3.6 years, with 22.6% reporting poor or fair health—among the worst rates in Ohio. The county's combination of low longevity and high health burden reflects deep rural and economic challenges.
Guernsey County ranks among Ohio's unhealthiest
At 72.5 years, Guernsey County's life expectancy falls 2.3 years below Ohio's state average of 74.8 years, placing it in the bottom tier. The county's 22.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst, signaling concentrated poverty and chronic disease.
Guernsey's struggles mirror rural Appalachian Ohio
Guernsey County's 72.5-year life expectancy ranks second-lowest among surveyed counties, better only than Gallia (71.7 years), and trails Greene County by nearly 5 years. The county's sparse primary care network (37 per 100K) compounds access barriers in this economically struggling region.
Insurance barriers compound Guernsey's health crisis
Guernsey County's 8.3% uninsured rate matches Gallia County's, leaving nearly 2,000 residents without health coverage in a county already struggling with chronic disease. The county's critically low primary care provider density (37 per 100K) means even insured residents face severe access barriers.
Guernsey County: Get health coverage now
With 8.3% uninsured and severe health challenges, Guernsey County residents must prioritize health coverage immediately. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid expansion and marketplace subsidies designed for counties facing economic hardship.
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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.