Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
221
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.4
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 Knox County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Knox County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Knox County Reports Life Expectancy Above State Figures
Health data brief for Knox County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Knox County is 76.3 years, which is longer than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years, though it remains slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county reports a primary care provider ratio of 40 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has 221 providers per 100,000, below the national median of 250. Data shows 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Knox County is 8.7%, which is higher than the state rate of 7.5% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.