Licking County
OhioFIPS 39089
Pop. 178,5193 HospitalsSVI 0.23RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Licking County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.8% | 11.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.0% | 40.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.0% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.7 | 4.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,468.759 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
65
Primary Care Physicians
35.5 per 100k
161
NPs & PAs
87.9 per 100k
74
Dentists
159
Hospital Beds
0.9 per 1,000
$10,969.66
Medicare Per Capita
1833.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Licking County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.8% | — | |
| Depression | 26.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.8% | — | |
| Disability | 29.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.23
Socioeconomic Status0.13
Household Composition & Disability0.49
Minority Status & Language0.37
Housing Type & Transportation0.34
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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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 Licking County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison University Infirmary | Granville | 27 | |
| Licking Memorial Hospital | Newark | 227 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital Southeast Ohio | Newark | 35 |
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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.