Health Profile of Darke County, Ohio
Darke County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Darke County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Darke County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.8% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Darke County is 78.6 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.8% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,295 residents in Darke County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,388 389 men · 999 women
- 75–84 2,999 1,372 men · 1,627 women
- 65–74 5,483 2,565 men · 2,918 women
- 50–64 10,424 5,110 men · 5,314 women
Younger residents
11,478 residents in Darke County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,727 1,876 boys · 1,851 girls
- 7–12 3,383 1,736 boys · 1,647 girls
- 3–7 2,513 1,311 boys · 1,202 girls
- 0–3 1,856 983 boys · 873 girls
About 3,107 residents in Darke County (6.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Darke County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Darke County are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Darke County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.2% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Darke County are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 94,643 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 380.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Darke County is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.20 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Darke County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.44 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Darke County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Darke County, OH Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Darke County, OH is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 51,593 residents against a local median of 42,484. Where Darke County, OH breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 54% above the local median of 4.7% at 7.2%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.6% on uninsured, so Darke County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Darke County, OH has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darke County, OH | 51,593 | 78.6 yrs #3/6 | 7.2% #6/6 | 38.1% #3/6 |
| Preble County, OH | 40,765 | 76.5 yrs | 5.4% | 38.4% |
| Randolph County, IN | 24,387 | 78.4 yrs | 7.2% | 40.5% |
| Miami County, OH | 110,296 | 77.7 yrs | 4.7% | 35.3% |
| Mercer County, OH | 42,484 | 78.9 yrs | 3.6% | 34.1% |
| Shelby County, OH | 47,929 | 78.8 yrs | 4.2% | 38.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Darke County, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Darke County, Ohio.
How healthy is Darke County, Ohio?
Darke County, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Darke County, Ohio one of the healthiest counties in Ohio?
Darke County ranks 32nd healthiest out of 88 counties in Ohio by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Darke County, Ohio?
People in Darke County, Ohio can expect to live 78.6 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Darke County, Ohio?
7.2% of residents in Darke County, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.8 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Darke County, Ohio?
38.1% of adults in Darke County, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Darke County, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 94,643 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 380.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Darke County is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.20 lifetimes a year.
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