Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Ohio
Health Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Ohio
Madison County lives longer than most
At 76.2 years, Madison County residents live 3.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 72.4 years, placing them well above the national median. Only 20.4% report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 21%, signaling strong overall wellness. This county outperforms most of America on longevity.
Outpacing Ohio's health average
Madison County's 76.2-year life expectancy exceeds Ohio's state average of 74.8 years by 1.4 years, ranking it among the healthier counties statewide. The uninsured rate of 7.1% is slightly below Ohio's 7.5%, showing better insurance coverage than the state norm. Residents benefit from above-average health outcomes across the board.
Middle of the pack regionally
Madison County's life expectancy of 76.2 years places it ahead of Marion County (73.7) and Mahoning County (73.4), but behind nearby Medina County (79.0). Its 20.4% poor/fair health rate matches Mahoning's exactly, though Madison residents live measurably longer. Compared to struggling Meigs County at 70.8 years, Madison is a relative health haven.
Moderate access, limited primary care
Madison County has 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the national adequacy threshold—but compensates with 126 mental health providers per 100,000, exceeding many peers. The 7.1% uninsured rate means roughly 2,800 adults lack coverage, creating gaps in routine preventive care. Access to family doctors remains a challenge for residents seeking regular checkups.
Check your health coverage today
With 7.1% of Madison County residents uninsured, exploring options through Ohio's health marketplace or Medicaid could improve access to preventive care and mental health services. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to learn about enrollment periods and subsidies. Coverage opens doors to the primary care and mental health providers your community offers.
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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.