Morrow County Health Data
Morrow County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Morrow County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morrow County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morrow County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Morrow County, Ohio.
In Morrow County, 22.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a percentage that is higher than the national average of 17% and the state average. This measurement of self-reported health coincides with a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 residents, which is less than a third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 87 per 100,000, which is also well below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but remains slightly below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, nearly matching the state average of 7.5% and staying below the national average of 10%. Further information on these metrics is hosted by the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.