Ross County Health Data

Ross County, Ohio

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Ross County, Ohio

Life expectancy significantly below U.S. average

Ross County residents live to just 72.2 years, 2.6 years below the U.S. average of 74.8 years. Over 1 in 5 residents (21.7%) report poor or fair health, far exceeding national norms.

Ross trails Ohio on life expectancy

At 72.2 years, Ross County's life expectancy falls 2.6 years behind Ohio's state average of 74.8 years. The 21.7% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state, indicating serious population health challenges.

Second-worst outcomes in the region

Ross's 72.2-year life expectancy is second-lowest in this cohort, trailing only Pike County's 69.7 years by 2.5 years. The 21.7% poor/fair health rate is surpassed only by Pike's 23.7%, showing Ross faces substantial health headwinds.

Most primary care providers, strong mental health

Ross County boasts 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in this group—and 609 mental health providers per 100,000, offering robust access to care. Yet 6.8% remain uninsured, and the underlying health disparities persist despite availability.

Get insured, explore preventive care

Ross's 6.8% uninsured rate leaves coverage gaps; healthcare.gov and Medicaid enrollment can close them. With plentiful providers available, insured residents should prioritize preventive checkups and mental health support to improve Ross County's health trajectory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ross County, OH?
Ross County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #64 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 Ross County?
Life expectancy in Ross County is 72.2 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Ross County below the state average.
How does Ross County health compare to the Ohio average?
Ross County's health score of 43/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 72.2 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Ross County?
Key health factors for Ross County include: life expectancy (72.2 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (66:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 609:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ross County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Ross County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.2 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Ross County?
Ross County's health score of 43/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.