Health Profile of Morrow County, Ohio
Morrow 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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C
Morrow County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Morrow County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Morrow County is about the same as in Ohio, at 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.1% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,583 residents in Morrow County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 486 186 men · 300 women
- 75–84 1,887 823 men · 1,065 women
- 65–74 3,633 1,778 men · 1,855 women
- 50–64 7,576 3,918 men · 3,659 women
Younger residents
7,592 residents in Morrow County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,491 1,290 boys · 1,201 girls
- 7–12 2,257 1,176 boys · 1,081 girls
- 3–7 1,655 856 boys · 799 girls
- 0–3 1,188 602 boys · 586 girls
About 1,910 residents in Morrow County (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Morrow County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.6% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Morrow County are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Morrow County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.8% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.2% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Morrow County are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,405 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 26.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 785,450 minutes a day and 286.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Morrow County is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.08 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 | Morrow County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Morrow County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Morrow County, OH Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Morrow County, OH is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 35,404 residents against a local median of 65,020. Morrow County, OH's uninsured, at 10.3%, runs 70% above the 6.1% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 6.6% on uninsured, so Morrow County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Morrow County, OH has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow County, OH | 35,404 | 77.1 yrs #3/6 | 10.3% #5/6 | 39.6% #3/6 |
| Delaware County, OH | 226,834 | 79.8 yrs | 4.7% | 33.7% |
| Crawford County, OH | 41,711 | 76.1 yrs | 6.1% | 37.4% |
| Richland County, OH | 125,022 | 75.4 yrs | 8.1% | 40.2% |
| Marion County, OH | 65,020 | 75.0 yrs | 5.4% | 40.9% |
| Knox County, OH | 63,140 | 77.2 yrs | 11.3% | 40.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Morrow County, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Morrow County, Ohio.
Is Morrow County, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Morrow County, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Morrow County, Ohio one of the healthiest counties in Ohio?
Morrow County ranks 46th 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.
What is the average lifespan in Morrow County, Ohio?
People in Morrow County, Ohio can expect to live 77.1 years on average, about the same as the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Morrow County, Ohio?
10.3% of residents in Morrow County, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.9 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Morrow County, Ohio?
39.6% of adults in Morrow County, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Morrow County, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,405 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 26.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 785,450 minutes a day and 286.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Morrow County is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.08 lifetimes a year.
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