Health Profile of Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum 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
Muskingum County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Muskingum County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Muskingum County is 76.1 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.4% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
32,415 residents in Muskingum County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,723 537 men · 1,187 women
- 75–84 4,614 1,934 men · 2,680 women
- 65–74 8,739 4,135 men · 4,604 women
- 50–64 17,339 8,493 men · 8,845 women
Younger residents
18,605 residents in Muskingum County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,862 3,010 boys · 2,852 girls
- 7–12 5,581 2,786 boys · 2,795 girls
- 3–7 4,128 2,038 boys · 2,090 girls
- 0–3 3,033 1,523 boys · 1,510 girls
About 5,714 residents in Muskingum County (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Muskingum County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.5% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Muskingum County are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Muskingum County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.1% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Muskingum County are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 169,788 cigarettes a day, 5.1 million a month, or 62.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 681.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muskingum County is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 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 | Muskingum County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.86 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Muskingum County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Muskingum County, OH Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Muskingum County, OH is the largest of the 6 counties compared here, 86,406 residents against a local median of 35,535. The measure that sets Muskingum County, OH apart most is uninsured: 6.6%, 19% below the local median of 8.1%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 5.7% on uninsured, so Muskingum County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Muskingum County, OH has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum County, OH | 86,406 | 76.1 yrs #6/6 | 6.6% #2/6 | 39.5% #5/6 |
| Coshocton County, OH | 36,744 | 77.0 yrs | 12.1% | 39.1% |
| Morgan County, OH | 13,651 | 76.6 yrs | 6.4% | 40.7% |
| Perry County, OH | 35,535 | 77.2 yrs | 8.1% | 37.0% |
| Guernsey County, OH | 38,223 | 76.3 yrs | 11.9% | 39.1% |
| Noble County, OH | 14,282 | 78.5 yrs | 7.7% | 37.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Muskingum 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 Muskingum County, Ohio.
Is Muskingum County, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Muskingum 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 Muskingum County, Ohio one of the healthiest counties in Ohio?
Muskingum County ranks 59th 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 Muskingum County, Ohio?
People in Muskingum County, Ohio can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Muskingum County, Ohio?
6.6% of residents in Muskingum County, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Muskingum County, Ohio?
39.5% of adults in Muskingum County, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Muskingum County, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 169,788 cigarettes a day, 5.1 million a month, or 62.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 681.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muskingum County is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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