Wood County
OhioFIPS 39173
Pop. 132,2482 HospitalsSVI 0.16RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wood County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 11.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.7% | 40.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.5% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.8 | 4.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,562.51 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
90
Primary Care Physicians
67.8 per 100k
183
NPs & PAs
138.0 per 100k
41
Dentists
103
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$10,627.34
Medicare Per Capita
1728.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Wood County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.9% | — | |
| Depression | 28.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.2% | — | |
| Disability | 30.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.16
Socioeconomic Status0.22
Household Composition & Disability0.02
Minority Status & Language0.38
Housing Type & Transportation0.47
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Wood County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University Inf | Bowling Green | 58 | |
| Wood County Hospital | Bowling Green | 168 |
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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.