Meigs County Health Data
Meigs County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.6 per 100K
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 Meigs County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.3% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meigs County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Meigs County reports low primary care provider ratio
Health data brief for Meigs County, Ohio.
Meigs County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 138 per 100,000, also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 70.8 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 10% but higher than the state average of 7.5%. Approximately 24.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. This report summarizes key health indicators from available census and provider data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Meigs County, Ohio
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Meigs County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.