Van Wert County Health Data
Van Wert County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
153
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.8
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 Van Wert County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Van Wert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Van Wert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Van Wert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Van Wert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Van Wert County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Van Wert County Reports 45 Primary Care Physicians Per 100K People
Health data brief for Van Wert County, Ohio.
Van Wert County records 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For residents seeking healthcare, this ratio reflects the local availability of general practitioners. The county's life expectancy stands at 75.5 years, slightly exceeding the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate in Van Wert is 6.0%, which is lower than the state's average of 7.5% and the national baseline of 10%. Reports show that 17.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, roughly matching the national average of 17%. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 153 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the 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.