Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.3
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.3% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| 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 Morgan County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morgan County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Average
Health data brief for Morgan County, Ohio.
Morgan County has 7 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a rate significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is among the lowest in the state. In terms of health outcomes, the life expectancy for a Morgan County resident is 73.3 years, which is below the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but remains below the national average of 10%. Roughly 20.2% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. For mental health, the county has 198 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Regional health data can be compared using the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Morgan 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 Morgan 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.