Mahoning County Health Data
Mahoning County, Ohio
Health Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
474
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mahoning County, Ohio
Mahoning County health lags nationally
At 73.4 years, Mahoning County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 72.4 years by just 1 year—but the county's 20.4% poor/fair health rate matches the national average, indicating persistent chronic disease burden. This is a county managing but not thriving in the national health landscape. Residents face moderate health challenges typical of many post-industrial regions.
Below Ohio's health benchmark
Mahoning County's 73.4-year life expectancy falls short of Ohio's 74.8-year average by 1.4 years, placing it in the lower half of state rankings. The uninsured rate of 6.4% is slightly better than Ohio's 7.5%, suggesting adequate insurance coverage masks deeper health challenges. Life expectancy gaps often point to deeper economic and social factors beyond insurance alone.
Surrounded by healthier counties
Mahoning County's 73.4-year life expectancy ties with Monroe County but lags Mercer County (77.4), Madison County (76.2), and especially Medina County (79.0) by 4-6 years. Its 20.4% poor/fair health rate matches Madison's but exceeds Medina's 14.9%, revealing a wider health gap across the region. The county faces upstream challenges its neighbors do not.
Strong provider access, unmet need
Mahoning County boasts 103 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—nearly triple the county average—and 474 mental health providers per 100,000, among the highest in the state. Yet 6.4% of residents remain uninsured, and life expectancy lags suggest barriers beyond provider availability, such as poverty, addiction, or healthcare utilization patterns. Good access alone does not guarantee good health outcomes.
Ensure you can access local providers
With Mahoning County's abundant primary and mental health providers, securing health insurance maximizes your ability to use them for preventive and ongoing care. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore coverage options, especially if you're uninsured or under-insured. Your county's robust provider network is only valuable if you're connected to it.
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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.