Miami County Health Data
Miami County, Ohio
Health Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
145
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Miami County, Ohio
Miami County health matches the nation
At 76.0 years, Miami County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 72.4 by 3.6 years, placing it among healthier American counties. Only 15.3% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 21%, indicating strong chronic disease control. Miami residents enjoy above-average wellness and longevity.
Beating Ohio's health average
Miami County's 76.0-year life expectancy exceeds Ohio's 74.8-year average by 1.2 years, ranking it above the state median. The 15.3% poor/fair health rate is well below the state average, and the 5.9% uninsured rate is the lowest in the comparison group, indicating excellent insurance coverage. Miami outperforms Ohio on nearly every major health metric.
Third-healthiest county regionally
Miami County's 76.0-year life expectancy ranks third after Medina (79.0) and Mercer (77.4), ahead of Madison (76.2) by a hair. Its 15.3% poor/fair health rate is third-best, after Medina and Mercer, showing consistent strong health management. Miami is firmly positioned among the region's healthier counties, distinct from struggling Meigs, Marion, and Monroe.
Solid access supports good outcomes
Miami County offers 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, at the peer median, and 145 mental health providers per 100,000, supporting comprehensive care. At 5.9% uninsured, Miami has the lowest uninsured rate in the cohort, meaning nearly all residents can afford to access providers. Insurance coverage and provider availability align to support health success.
Keep your coverage—Miami's success depends on it
Miami County's outstanding health outcomes reflect high insurance coverage; the 5.9% uninsured is the lowest in the group, yet represents room to help final neighbors access care. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to explore marketplace and Medicaid plans. Sustaining coverage ensures you maintain preventive care and early treatment that keep Miami 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.