Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Shelby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.7% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shelby | 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) | 60.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shelby County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Shelby County Below National Median
Health data brief for Shelby County, Ohio.
Shelby County reports 94 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 74.9 years, closely aligning with the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but falling short of the national average of 77 years. Primary care providers are recorded at a rate of 46 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. Approximately 18.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, slightly above the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Shelby County is 7.0%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national 10% figure. 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.