Guernsey County Health Data
Guernsey County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Guernsey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Guernsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Guernsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Guernsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Guernsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Guernsey County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Rate of Poor Fair Health Reported in Guernsey County
Health data brief for Guernsey County, Ohio.
In Guernsey County, 22.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure notably higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider data shows 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 265 per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 250. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 8.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics summarize the health profile and medical workforce levels for the area according to federal data releases. 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.