Ottawa County Health Data

Ottawa County, Ohio

Health Score

72/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.6 yr

State avg 74.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

47

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

126

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ottawa County, Ohio

Ottawa Outperforms Nation on Life Expectancy

Ottawa County's 76.6-year life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, and at just 16.2%, its poor/fair health rate ranks lowest among these eight counties. Ottawa residents achieve both longevity and better overall health quality.

State's Healthiest County by Most Measures

Ottawa's 76.6-year life expectancy surpasses Ohio's state average of 74.8 years by nearly two years, and its 6.6% uninsured rate is the lowest in this group and below the state average of 7.5%. Ottawa emerges as one of Ohio's healthiest counties by both longevity and coverage metrics.

Clear Leader in Health Outcomes and Access

Ottawa's 76.6-year life expectancy and 16.2% poor/fair health rate outperform all peer counties, including Muskingum (74.4 years, 18.8% poor/fair) and Paulding (76.9 years, 21.0% poor/fair). Its 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank among the strongest rural healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Strong Access Drives Better Health

Ottawa's 47 primary care and 126 mental health providers per 100,000 residents support preventive care and chronic disease management across the population. Combined with the state's lowest uninsured rate (6.6%), Ottawa's healthcare infrastructure delivers measurable health advantages.

Join the Majority with Coverage

Ottawa County's success story includes one of Ohio's lowest uninsured rates at 6.6%—but 6.6% of residents still lack protection. If you're without coverage, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to access the care that supports Ottawa's healthy community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ottawa County, OH?
Ottawa County has a health score of 72/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 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 Ottawa County?
Life expectancy in Ottawa County is 76.6 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Ottawa County above the state average.
How does Ottawa County health compare to the Ohio average?
Ottawa County's health score of 72/100 is above the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Ottawa County?
Key health factors for Ottawa County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (47:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 126:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ottawa County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 72/100 ("Average"), Ottawa County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Ottawa County healthier than the Ohio average?
Ottawa County's health score of 72/100 exceeds the Ohio average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Ottawa County has better primary care access (47:1 ratio) than the state average (48:1).

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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.