Mahoning County Health Data
Mahoning County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 102.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.9
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 Mahoning County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mahoning | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mahoning | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mahoning | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mahoning | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mahoning County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mahoning County mental health provider access exceeds national median
Health data brief for Mahoning County, Ohio.
Mahoning County records 474 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 103 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents stands at 73.4 years, shorter than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured, compared to the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. About 20.4% of the population reports poor or fair health, while the national average for this metric is 17%. These figures characterize the health environment of the county using established provider and census data. 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.