Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.6
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry 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
Henry County Records Lower Uninsured Rate Than State Average
Health data brief for Henry County, Ohio.
The uninsured rate in Henry County is 6.0%, which is lower than both the Ohio state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Despite this coverage level, the county reports 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 134 per 100,000, also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 76.0 years, exceeding the state average of 74.8 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. About 19.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. Review the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System for more details.
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.