Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
405
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | 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) | 61.5% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio Hits 405 per 100K in Wayne County
Health data brief for Wayne County, Ohio.
Wayne County features 405 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While clinical access for mental health is high, the county's uninsured rate is 12.6%, which is higher than the Ohio average of 7.5% and the national benchmark of 10%. Life expectancy in Wayne County is 75.8 years, slightly above the state average of 74.8 years but under the national average of 77 years. Approximately 18.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, slightly above the 17% national average. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 50 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. 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.