Holmes County Health Data
Holmes County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
34.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
34.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 Holmes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.8% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.4% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Holmes 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
Holmes County Uninsured Rate Reaches Three Times National Average
Health data brief for Holmes County, Ohio.
Holmes County reports an uninsured rate of 34.8%, which is more than triple the national average of 10% and significantly higher than the Ohio average of 7.5%. The county also has a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 and a mental health provider ratio of 20 per 100,000, both of which are far below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Despite these figures, the life expectancy in Holmes County is 78.2 years, which is higher than both the state average of 74.8 and the national average of 77. Additionally, 25.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.