Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 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
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
497
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 109.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.1
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hamilton County Leads in Primary Care Provider Concentration
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Ohio.
Hamilton County features 110 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly higher than the national median of 70 and the Ohio state average. The mental health provider ratio is also high at 497 per 100,000, nearly double the national median of 250. 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%. Despite these provider levels, 20.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 75.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. These figures provide a summary of clinical capacity and public health outcomes from recorded provider data and census surveys. 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.