Wood County Health Data
Wood County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
223
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.8
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 Wood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.4% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wood 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
Wood County Maintains Low Uninsured Rate of 5.5 Percent
Health data brief for Wood County, Ohio.
Wood County reports an uninsured rate of 5.5%, notably lower than the Ohio state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.4 years, exceeding the state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical data indicates that 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 68 per 100,000, closely matching the national median of 70. For mental health services, the county has 223 providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250. Access the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System for healthcare data.
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.