Huron County Health Data
Huron County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.8
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 Huron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Huron County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Huron County Reports 172 Mental Health Providers Per 100,000
Health data brief for Huron County, Ohio.
Huron County has 172 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio stands at 55 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 70 than many neighboring counties. Life expectancy in Huron County is 74.2 years, just below the Ohio average of 74.8 years and nearly three years below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.1% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for more regional comparisons.
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.