Hardin County Health Data
Hardin County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Hardin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardin 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
Hardin County Reports Low Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Hardin County, Ohio.
Hardin County currently reports 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 69 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The life expectancy in the county is 71.8 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 24.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Hardin County is 8.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but remains below the national average of 10%. 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.