Union County Health Data
Union County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union 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
Union County Uninsured Rate Significantly Below State and National Marks
Health data brief for Union County, Ohio.
Union County reports an uninsured rate of 4.2%, which is substantially lower than the Ohio state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 78.5 years, exceeding both the state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 12.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 57 per 100,000, below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 134 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. 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.