Morgan County Health Data

Morgan County, Ohio

Health Score

42/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

State avg 74.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

7

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

198

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Morgan County, Ohio

Morgan: Three Years Below National Life Expectancy

Morgan County residents live to an average of 73.3 years, matching Montgomery County but falling three years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five (20.2%) report poor or fair health, reflecting a community facing significant health burdens.

Rural County Struggles with Health Ranking

Morgan County's 73.3-year life expectancy sits below Ohio's state average of 74.8 years, placing it among the state's lowest-performing counties for longevity. The uninsured rate of 8.9% exceeds Ohio's state average of 7.5%, leaving nearly one in 11 residents without coverage.

Isolated: Fewer Providers Than Peer Counties

Morgan's 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents is dramatically lower than neighboring Muskingum County (53 per 100K) and state-average counties like Montgomery (95 per 100K). With only 198 mental health providers per 100,000, Morgan faces a severe access crisis in behavioral health care.

Rural Healthcare Desert Creates Real Hardship

Morgan County's extreme scarcity of primary care—among the lowest in Ohio—forces residents to travel long distances for routine checkups and chronic disease management. Combined with an 8.9% uninsured rate, many residents delay or skip medical care, deepening health disparities.

Uninsured? Get Protected Now

Morgan County's 8.9% uninsured rate means thousands lack basic health access and financial protection. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to explore coverage options—critical in a county where provider scarcity already makes care difficult to access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Morgan County, OH?
Morgan County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #68 out of 88 counties in Ohio (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Morgan County?
Life expectancy in Morgan County is 73.3 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Morgan County below the state average.
How does Morgan County health compare to the Ohio average?
Morgan County's health score of 42/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 73.3 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Morgan County?
Key health factors for Morgan County include: life expectancy (73.3 years), uninsured rate (8.9%), and primary care physician access (7:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 198:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Morgan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Morgan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.3 years. 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Morgan County?
Morgan County's health score of 42/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.