Mercer County
OhioFIPS 39107
Pop. 42,5282 HospitalsSVI 0.02RUCC 7 (Rural)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Mercer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.9% | 11.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 40.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 4.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,560.556 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
21
Primary Care Physicians
49.5 per 100k
48
NPs & PAs
113.1 per 100k
16
Dentists
60
Hospital Beds
1.4 per 1,000
$10,350.07
Medicare Per Capita
1732.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Mercer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.7% | — | |
| Depression | 25.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | — | |
| COPD | 8.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.9% | — | |
| Disability | 29.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.02
Socioeconomic Status0.02
Household Composition & Disability0.10
Minority Status & Language0.06
Housing Type & Transportation0.13
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 Mercer County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbons Hosp | Celina | 42 | Rural |
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital | Coldwater | 88 | Rural |
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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.