Portage County Health Data
Portage County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Portage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Portage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Portage County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Portage County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Portage County, Ohio.
The uninsured rate in Portage County is 6.3%, which is lower than the Ohio average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.8 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.9% of residents report poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 39 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Mental health providers are tracked at 251 per 100,000, which is nearly identical to the national median of 250. These metrics provide a snapshot of the county's health coverage and clinical environment. 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.