Paulding County Health Data
Paulding County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.2 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
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 Paulding County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Paulding County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Paulding County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Paulding County, Ohio.
Paulding County has 64 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also below national norms, with 21 providers per 100,000 compared to a national median of 70. The life expectancy for those in the county is 76.9 years, which is higher than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and nearly reaches the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Paulding County is 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Factual records for these statistics are maintained by the CDC County Health Rankings and HHS NPPES.
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.