Vinton County Health Data
Vinton County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Vinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.9% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.9% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vinton 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
Life Expectancy in Vinton County Reaches 67.5 Years
Health data brief for Vinton County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Vinton County is 67.5 years, a figure significantly shorter than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and nearly a decade less than the national average of 77 years. In addition to this metric, the county reports 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a sharp contrast to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data indicates that 25.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate sits at 8.9%, slightly above the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national 10% benchmark. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 128 per 100,000 people, falling below the national median of 250. Access further Ohio state-level data for comparison.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Vinton County, Ohio
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Vinton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.