Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Ohio
Health Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Harrison County, Ohio
Harrison County's health lags nationally
With a life expectancy of 72.6 years, Harrison County residents live roughly 3.5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. One in five adults report poor or fair health, exceeding national averages and signaling higher rates of chronic disease and disability. These figures reflect both individual health behaviors and systemic barriers to care.
Below Ohio's health performance standard
Harrison County's 72.6-year life expectancy falls nearly 2.2 years short of Ohio's 74.8-year state average, placing it in Ohio's lower-performing counties. The 20 percent poor/fair health rate edges slightly above Ohio's median, suggesting persistent challenges in disease management and health maintenance. Residents struggle more with chronic conditions than typical Ohioans.
Access to providers remains limited
Harrison County has just 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below Hardin County's 29 and well below Huron County's 55. Mental health services are equally sparse at 42 per 100,000, making depression and addiction treatment difficult to access. These shortages compound the county's already-stressed health outcomes.
One in eleven lacks health coverage
An estimated 8.8 percent of Harrison County residents—roughly one in eleven—are uninsured, outpacing Ohio's 7.5 percent average. Without insurance and with limited provider access, many residents delay care until conditions become emergencies. This cycle drives up costs and worsens health trajectories.
Find affordable coverage today
If you're uninsured in Harrison County, you have options—many at little to no cost. Visit healthcare.gov or call your local health department to learn about Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health center services available in your area.
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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.