Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
232
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.2 per 100K
Dentists
1.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 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 | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Hancock County Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Hancock County, Ohio.
Hancock County has 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 232 per 100,000, which is slightly lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.5%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 76.1 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.8 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.1%, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These numbers reflect the local coverage environment and clinical capacity as reported by federal agencies and the CDC. 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.