Pickaway County Health Data
Pickaway County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
234
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.4 per 100K
Dentists
26.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.4
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 Pickaway County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pickaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pickaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pickaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pickaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pickaway County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pickaway County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Pickaway County, Ohio.
Primary care provider availability in Pickaway County is 40 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For comparison, the county’s life expectancy is 74.4 years, slightly lower than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, which is lower than the statewide figure of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. Approximately 17.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, roughly aligning with the national figure of 17%. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 234 per 100,000, which is just under the national median of 250. These figures illustrate the health infrastructure and outcomes currently recorded in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.