Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
309
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.2
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 60.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Exceeds National Median for Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Washington County, Ohio.
Washington County reports 309 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical capacity is a standout metric for the region. The county's life expectancy is 74.7 years, nearly identical to the Ohio average of 74.8 years but below the national average of 77 years. About 20.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Washington County is 7.5%, matching the Ohio state average and remaining below the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 72 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 70. Explore state-level data for Ohio counties.
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.