Morrow County Health Data
Morrow County, Ohio
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Morrow County, Ohio
Morrow's Paradox: High Life Expectancy, Poor Health
Morrow County's 76.5-year life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years by one year—yet 22.6% of residents report poor or fair health, one of the highest rates in this group. This paradox suggests Morrow residents live longer but with significant chronic disease and disability.
Above Average Years, Below Average Wellbeing
Morrow ranks above Ohio's state average life expectancy of 74.8 years, but its 22.6% poor/fair health rate signals underlying chronic disease despite higher longevity. The uninsured rate of 7.6% closely tracks the state average of 7.5%.
Living Longer, Sicker Than Peers
While Morrow's 76.5-year life expectancy matches Ottawa County (76.6 years), its 22.6% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds Ottawa's 16.2%. Morrow also lags in provider density: only 20 primary care providers per 100K compared to Ottawa's 47 and Paulding's 21.
Limited Providers, High Disease Burden
Morrow's 20 primary care providers and 87 mental health providers per 100,000 residents offer limited capacity for managing the chronic diseases afflicting 22.6% of the population. Rural isolation and sparse provider networks likely contribute to the gap between longevity and quality of life.
Manage Your Health with Coverage
With 7.6% of Morrow residents uninsured and high rates of chronic disease, securing health insurance is essential for preventive care and disease management. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find plans that fit your needs.
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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.