Hocking County Health Data
Hocking County, Ohio
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
243
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hocking County, Ohio
Hocking County trails national health standards
Hocking County residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years, falling 3.5 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years. One in four (23.8 percent) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 18 percent, signaling high rates of chronic disease and limited disease management. These gaps persist despite emerging healthcare investments.
Lower-ranked county within Ohio
Hocking County's 72.6-year life expectancy falls 2.2 years below Ohio's 74.8-year average, placing it among Ohio's lower-performing counties for longevity. The 23.8 percent poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds Ohio's median, reflecting higher prevalence of chronic illness and disability. Residents experience worse health outcomes than most Ohioans.
Strong provider access despite rural challenges
Hocking County bucked rural trends with 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above Hardin (29) and Harrison (21)—and exceptional mental health access at 243 per 100,000. This provider abundance suggests focused county investments in healthcare infrastructure and suggests access is not the primary barrier to better health. Instead, economic factors and health behaviors may drive worse outcomes.
Provider access can't overcome broader barriers
Despite above-average primary care and exceptional mental health provider density, Hocking County's uninsured rate stands at 8.5 percent, above Ohio's 7.5 percent. When residents lack insurance, even good provider networks can't reach them—delayed diagnoses and unmanaged chronic diseases result, driving up poor health rates.
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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.