Williams County Health Data
Williams County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
98
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Williams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.1% | 27.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Williams County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Williams County at 98 Per 100K
Health data brief for Williams County, Ohio.
Williams County reports 98 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also lower than the national median, with 41 providers per 100,000 people compared to the benchmark of 70. The life expectancy in Williams County is 76.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 19.0% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.5% and the national 10% rate. Explore more about the CDC County Health Rankings metrics.
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.