Lorain County Health Data
Lorain County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
224
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Lorain County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lorain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lorain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lorain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lorain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lorain County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Health Status Reports in Lorain County Exceed National Figures
Health data brief for Lorain County, Ohio.
In Lorain County, 19.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 76.0 years, which is longer than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio stands at 52 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 224 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is slightly lower than the 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
Get Care in Lorain County, Ohio
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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.