Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access Trends in Jefferson County
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Ohio.
Jefferson County records a primary care provider ratio of 39 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. While access to primary care sits lower than national figures, the county reports 317 mental health providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 71.8 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state measure of 74.8 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 19.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national mark. The uninsured rate stands at 6.5%, which is lower than the Ohio state rate of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. 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.