Scioto County Health Data
Scioto County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
917
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
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 Scioto County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scioto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scioto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scioto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scioto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scioto County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Scioto County Falls Below Regional Norms
Health data brief for Scioto County, Ohio.
Scioto County reports a life expectancy of 69.2 years, a figure notably lower than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The county also features a high concentration of mental health providers, with 917 per 100,000 residents, far exceeding the national median of 250. Meanwhile, the primary care provider ratio stands at 56 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Reports of poor or fair health come from 23.1% of the population, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, nearly matching the state average of 7.5% and remaining below the national 10% rate. 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.