Tuscarawas County Health Data
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
198
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Tuscarawas slightly below state average
At 74.6 years, Tuscarawas County's life expectancy falls slightly short of Ohio's state average of 74.8 years and remains roughly 4.3 years below the national average. Just over one in five residents (21.5%) report poor or fair health, notably above state and national medians.
Below-average health outcomes statewide
Tuscarawas County ranks in Ohio's lower-middle tier for life expectancy at 74.6 years, placing it in the bottom third of the state's 88 counties. The county's 21.5% poor/fair health rate is significantly above Ohio's median, reflecting widespread health challenges.
Trailing regional health leaders
Tuscarawas's 74.6-year life expectancy falls behind Stark County (75.1 years) and Summit County (75.3 years) by over half a year. The county's 21.5% poor/fair health rate exceeds Holmes County and Wayne County averages, indicating comparative health disadvantage in east-central Ohio.
Sparse primary care, limited coverage
With only 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Tuscarawas residents face significant challenges accessing routine care, particularly in rural areas. The 8.6% uninsured rate matches Trumbull County and exceeds the state average, with mental health services at 198 per 100K remaining below state norms.
Take action on coverage today
At 8.6% uninsured, Tuscarawas County residents should visit Healthcare.gov or contact Ohio Medicaid to explore coverage options and reduce financial health risks.
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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.