Huron County Health Data
Huron County, Ohio
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
172
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Huron County, Ohio
Huron County approaches national health benchmarks
At 74.2 years, Huron County's life expectancy closely matches the U.S. average of 76.1 years, trailing by just 1.9 years. Only 18.1 percent of residents report poor or fair health, matching or beating the national average and placing Huron among the healthiest counties in Ohio. This rural county punches well above its weight on population health outcomes.
Outperforming Ohio on health metrics
Huron County's 74.2-year life expectancy sits 0.6 years below Ohio's 74.8-year state average—essentially at parity—making it an above-median performer in Ohio's health rankings. The 18.1 percent poor/fair health rate is among the best in the state, suggesting strong chronic disease management and healthy behaviors. Huron demonstrates that rural areas can achieve excellent health outcomes.
Best primary care access regionally
Huron County leads the region with 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—nearly double Hardin County's 29 and triple Harrison County's 21. Mental health access is also robust at 172 per 100,000, well above smaller counties like Hardin. This provider abundance directly translates to better preventive care and disease management.
Strong insurance coverage supports health access
Huron County's uninsured rate of 8.0 percent sits just slightly above Ohio's 7.5 percent average, better than most comparison counties. Combined with the highest primary care provider density in the region, strong insurance coverage ensures most residents can access routine preventive care. This combination—good coverage plus abundant providers—explains Huron's excellent health outcomes.
Keep Huron County's health momentum going
Huron County's strong health outcomes depend on continued insurance access. If you're among the 8 percent uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to find an affordable plan and maintain the preventive care that's keeping your community healthy.
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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.