Seneca County Health Data
Seneca County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
178
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.8
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 Seneca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Seneca 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
Primary Care Access in Seneca County Significantly Trails National Median
Health data brief for Seneca County, Ohio.
Seneca County has 36 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider gap accompanies a life expectancy of 74.8 years, which matches the Ohio state average but is lower than the national 77-year average. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.3%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. About 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 178 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Seneca 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.
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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.