Highland County Health Data
Highland County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County faces significant health gaps
With a life expectancy of 73.1 years, Highland County residents live nearly 3 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly one in four (22.9 percent) report poor or fair health, significantly outpacing the national average of 18 percent. These disparities reflect decades of economic stress and limited healthcare access.
Below state average across the board
Highland County's 73.1-year life expectancy trails Ohio's 74.8-year average by 1.7 years, ranking it firmly in the lower half of Ohio counties. The 22.9 percent poor/fair health rate exceeds Ohio's median, indicating higher prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Residents struggle more with preventable health challenges than typical Ohioans.
Provider access is mixed but mental health shines
Highland County offers 28 primary care providers per 100,000—comparable to Hardin and slightly below Huron—but stands out with 241 mental health providers per 100,000, among the highest regionally. This mental health strength suggests the county has recognized and invested in addressing depression, addiction, and behavioral health crises. However, primary care gaps still limit preventive disease management.
One in twelve residents uninsured
An estimated 8.6 percent of Highland County residents lack health insurance, above Ohio's 7.5 percent average. Without coverage and facing economic hardship, many delay necessary care and manage chronic conditions inconsistently. Mental health access, while strong, can only partly compensate for gaps in primary and preventive care.
Insurance is your bridge to better health
In Highland County, where preventive care access is limited, health insurance becomes even more critical. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Highland County's health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace options, or community health services that can connect you to primary care.
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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.