Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
402
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 94.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.5
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery 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
Mental Health Professional Density Outpaces National Median in Montgomery
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Ohio.
Montgomery County reports 402 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure substantially higher than the national median of 250 and more robust than many neighboring Ohio counties. While the county has a high concentration of these professionals, other metrics show gaps. The life expectancy for a resident in Montgomery County is 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 20.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 7.5%, matching the state average exactly and remaining lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care access stands at 95 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data documentation is available through the CDC County Health Rankings website.
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.