Preble County Health Data

Preble County, Ohio

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasurePrebleState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity39.4%39.0%37.6%near state average
Diabetes10.5%11.3%11.2%0.8 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure32.9%34.0%33.5%1.1 pts better than state
Depression27.5%27.2%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasurePrebleState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking17.3%17.5%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking19.1%18.3%17.8%0.8 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity28.4%27.9%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasurePrebleState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.4%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

MeasurePrebleState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.6%19.5%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration37.9%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

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.

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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Preble County, OH?
Preble County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #40 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 Preble County?
Life expectancy in Preble County is 74.5 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Preble County below the state average.
How does Preble County health compare to the Ohio average?
Preble County's health score of 57/100 is above the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Preble County?
Key health factors for Preble County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 101:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Preble County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Preble County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Preble County healthier than the Ohio average?
Preble County's health score of 57/100 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. Preble County has better primary care access (17:1 ratio) than the state average (48:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.