Defiance County
OhioFIPS 39039
Pop. 38,2863 HospitalsSVI 0.25RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Defiance County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.2% | 11.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.2% | 40.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.5% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.5 | 4.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,496.076 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
21
Primary Care Physicians
54.8 per 100k
46
NPs & PAs
120.1 per 100k
15
Dentists
58
Hospital Beds
1.5 per 1,000
$11,360.8
Medicare Per Capita
1788.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Defiance County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.5% | — | |
| Depression | 25.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | — | |
| COPD | 8.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.6% | — | |
| Disability | 30.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.25
Socioeconomic Status0.21
Household Composition & Disability0.62
Minority Status & Language0.42
Housing Type & Transportation0.17
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Defiance County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital | Hicksville | 25 | CAHRural |
| Defiance Regional Medical Center | Defiance | 35 | CAHRural |
| Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital | Defiance | 23 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital | 2024 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.