Medina County Health Data
Medina County, Ohio
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
191
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Medina County, Ohio
Medina County is an outlier—healthier
At 79.0 years, Medina County's life expectancy outpaces the U.S. average of 72.4 by 6.6 years, ranking it among America's healthiest counties. Just 14.9% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 21%, indicating robust population wellness. Medina is a health success story among Ohio counties.
Ohio's healthiest county in this cohort
Medina County's 79.0-year life expectancy exceeds Ohio's 74.8-year average by 4.2 years, ranking it near the top of the state. Its 14.9% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among all comparison counties, and the 6.0% uninsured rate is the best in the group. Medina residents enjoy life expectancy and health outcomes among Ohio's very best.
Vastly outpacing all regional peers
Medina County's 79.0-year life expectancy leads by 2.6-8.2 years over every other county in the comparison set, with the nearest competitor being Mercer at 77.4. Its 14.9% poor/fair health rate is 7.3 percentage points lower than Marion County (the worst), indicating a fundamentally different health profile. Medina is in a class of its own regionally.
Good access across both care types
Medina County offers 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, above the county median, and 191 mental health providers per 100,000, supporting comprehensive care. At 6.0% uninsured, the county has the lowest uninsured rate in the cohort, meaning most residents can afford to see a doctor. Strong insurance and solid provider access underpin Medina's health success.
Stay covered to maintain health gains
Medina County's outstanding health outcomes depend partly on high insurance coverage; the 6.0% uninsured represents room to help neighbors access care. If you're among the uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to explore marketplace and Medicaid options. Keeping coverage continuous ensures you maintain the preventive care and early treatment that keep Medina healthy.
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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.