Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.7 per 100K
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harrison County Faces Low Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for Harrison County, Ohio.
Harrison County has 42 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 21 per 100,000, which is less than a third of the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 8.8% of the population is uninsured, compared to a statewide average of 7.5% and a national rate of 10%. Additionally, 20.0% of adults in Harrison County report their health status as poor or fair, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. Explore state-level data on healthcare provider distribution.
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.