Licking County Health Data
Licking County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
165
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Licking County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Licking | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Licking | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Licking | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Licking | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Licking County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Licking County Primary Care Availability Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Licking County, Ohio.
Licking County has a primary care provider ratio of 37 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio is 165 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 75.9 years, which is longer than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but shorter than the national 77-year mark. The uninsured rate stands at 6.0%, which is lower than the state rate of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national 17% average. 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.