Summit County Health Data
Summit County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
98
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
380
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 97.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.0
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 Summit County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Summit 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
Summit County Maintains High Concentration of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Summit County, Ohio.
Summit County reports 98 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Along with this provider ratio, the county has a life expectancy of 75.3 years, which is above the Ohio average of 74.8 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national benchmark of 10%. Mental health providers are also well-represented at 380 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national 17% average. 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.