Ross County Health Data
Ross County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
609
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.3 per 100K
Dentists
1.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Ross County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ross | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ross | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ross | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ross | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ross County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ross County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Ross County, Ohio.
Approximately 21.7% of Ross County residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 72.2 years, lower than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Ross County has 609 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 66 per 100,000, slightly lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 6.8%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. These data points are provided by federal health and provider monitoring systems. 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.