Pickaway County Health Data

Pickaway County, Ohio

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Pickaway County, Ohio

Life expectancy slightly below U.S. average

Pickaway County residents live to an average of 74.4 years, about 0.4 years below the U.S. average of 74.8 years. Just under 1 in 5 residents (17.8%) report poor or fair health, tracking close to national norms for a rural Midwestern county.

Pickaway ranks near Ohio's middle

At 74.4 years, Pickaway's life expectancy sits slightly below Ohio's state average of 74.8 years. The county's uninsured rate of 6.7% outperforms the state average of 7.5%, suggesting stronger insurance access than many of its neighbors.

Healthier than Pike, similar to Sandusky

Pickaway's 74.4-year life expectancy edges out Pike County (69.7 years) by 4.7 years, reflecting better overall health outcomes. Its uninsured rate of 6.7% mirrors Sandusky County at 6.1%, showing comparable insurance coverage across the region.

Decent care access but tight specialist supply

Pickaway has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, adequate for routine care, but only 234 mental health providers per 100,000—below what many counties offer. The 6.7% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 15 residents navigate healthcare without coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pickaway County, OH?
Pickaway County has a health score of 59/100, rated "Average." It ranks #34 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 Pickaway County?
Life expectancy in Pickaway County is 74.4 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Pickaway County below the state average.
How does Pickaway County health compare to the Ohio average?
Pickaway County's health score of 59/100 is above the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 74.4 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Pickaway County?
Key health factors for Pickaway County include: life expectancy (74.4 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (40:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 234:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pickaway County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 59/100 ("Average"), Pickaway County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.4 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pickaway County healthier than the Ohio average?
Pickaway County's health score of 59/100 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. Pickaway County has better primary care access (40:1 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.