Preble County Health Data
Preble County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.1 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.6
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 Preble County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Preble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Preble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Preble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Preble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Preble County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Preble County Primary Care Provider Ratio Significantly Below National Median
Health data brief for Preble County, Ohio.
There are 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in Preble County, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 250, at 101 per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, just below the state average of 74.8 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. About 19.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are sourced from federal health and provider databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Preble County, Ohio
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Preble County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.