Seneca County
OhioFIPS 39147
Pop. 55,0693 HospitalsSVI 0.23RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Seneca County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.1% | 11.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 47.1% | 40.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.3% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.6 | 4.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,987.336 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
18
Primary Care Physicians
33.0 per 100k
48
NPs & PAs
88.0 per 100k
23
Dentists
94
Hospital Beds
1.7 per 1,000
$11,171.13
Medicare Per Capita
1752.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Seneca County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.1% | — | |
| Depression | 25.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | — | |
| COPD | 8.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.1% | — | |
| Disability | 30.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.23
Socioeconomic Status0.16
Household Composition & Disability0.30
Minority Status & Language0.33
Housing Type & Transportation0.44
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
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Seneca County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria Community Hospital | Fostoria | 15 | CAHRural |
| Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin | 120 | Rural |
| Sojourn at Seneca Senior Behavioral Health Hospita | Tiffin | 24 | 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.