Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.8
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam 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
Putnam County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Putnam County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Putnam County is 78.2 years, which is higher than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a low uninsured rate of 5.8%, which is below the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 47 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 61 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. These statistics are part of the current federal health reporting for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Putnam 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 Putnam 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.