Stark County Health Data
Stark County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
375
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Stark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stark 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
Stark County Reports Uninsured Rate Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Stark County, Ohio.
Stark County reports an uninsured rate of 6.5%, which is lower than the Ohio average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 75.1 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 77 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are also more frequent than the national norm, at 375 per 100,000 compared to the 250 median. About 16.4% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. 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.