Licking County Health Data

Licking County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #18 out of 88 counties in Ohio (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Licking County is 75.9 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Licking County above the state average.

Licking County's health score of 67/100 is above the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Licking County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (37:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 165:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Licking County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Licking County's health score of 67/100 exceeds the Ohio average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Licking County has better primary care access (37:1 ratio) than the state average (48:1).