Mercer County Health Data
Mercer County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.4
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 Mercer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mercer County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mercer County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Mercer County, Ohio.
Mercer County reports 108 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. There are 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Mercer County is 77.4 years, which is longer than both the state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. This information provides an overview of health statistics without making causal inferences. 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.