Sandusky County Health Data
Sandusky County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
182
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.7 per 100K
Dentists
1.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Sandusky County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sandusky | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sandusky | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sandusky | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sandusky | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sandusky County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sandusky County Uninsured Rate Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Sandusky County, Ohio.
The uninsured rate in Sandusky County is 6.1%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Roughly 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 31 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 182 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. These figures reflect the latest available health statistics for the county. Explore state-level data.
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.