Tuscarawas County Health Data
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Tuscarawas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tuscarawas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tuscarawas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tuscarawas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tuscarawas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tuscarawas County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor Health Reports in Tuscarawas County Exceed National Average
Health data brief for Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
In Tuscarawas County, 21.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.6%, higher than the Ohio state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 74.6 years, slightly below the Ohio state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider access is recorded at 36 per 100,000 residents, about half the national median of 70. For mental health, the county has 198 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. 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.