Highland County Health Data
Highland County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 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
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
241
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 Highland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Highland | 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 | 34.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Highland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Highland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Highland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Highland 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
Higher Rate of Poor Health Reported in Highland County
Health data brief for Highland County, Ohio.
In Highland County, 22.9% of adults report their health status as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.1 years, trailing both the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 241 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 8.6%, higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national 10% rate. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection 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.