Lucas County Health Data
Lucas County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
474
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Lucas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lucas County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lucas County Primary Care Ratios Exceed National Median
Health data brief for Lucas County, Ohio.
Lucas County reports 86 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also features 474 mental health providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. In contrast, life expectancy is 73.4 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 22.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 6.9%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.5% and the national average 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.