Washington County, OH

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2020 Population
60,217
0.346% 1-year decline
US Senator
Sherrod Brown
Democratic Party
US Senator
Rob Portman
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
44.4
0.226% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
13.2%
7.21% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$51,808
3.57% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$142,100
7.33% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
27,262
0.561% 1-year growth

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In 2020, Washington County, OH had a population of 60.2k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $51,808. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Washington County, OH declined from 60,426 to 60,217, a −0.346% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,021 to $51,808, a 3.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.731%), and White (Hispanic) (0.716%).

None of the households in Washington County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Washington County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, OH are Washington State Community College (443 degrees awarded in 2020), Marietta College (231 degrees), and Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training (165 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Washington County, OH was $142,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Washington County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, OH was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Washington County, OH is home to a population of 60.2k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.59% of Washington County, OH residents were born outside of the country (957 people).

In 2020, there were 60.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.2k people) in Washington County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 946 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 753 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2020 Citizenship
99.2%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Washington County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    57.2k ± 83
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    946 ± 198
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    753 ± 136
1.11%
Hispanic Population
666 people

In 2020, there were 60.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.2k people) in Washington County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 946 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 753 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.11% of the people in Washington County, OH are hispanic (666 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, OH as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    65,307 ± 6,257 people
  2. Mexico
    43,106 ± 5,088 people
  3. China
    34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.59%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
957 people
1.3%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
788 people

As of 2020, 1.59% of Washington County, OH residents (957 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, OH was 1.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,523 ± 258
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    840 ± 238
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    796 ± 181

Washington County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Washington County, OH employs 27.3k people. The largest industries in Washington County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,820 people), Manufacturing (3,693 people), and Retail Trade (2,910 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($49,245), Manufacturing ($49,176), and Transportation & Warehousing ($47,770).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

27.3k
2020 Value
± 1,173
0.561%
1 Year growth
± 5.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington County, OH grew at a rate of 0.561%, from 27.1k employees to 27.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,784 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,352 people), and Management Occupations (2,212 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

27.3k
2020 Value
± 1,173
0.561%
1 Year growth
± 5.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington County, OH grew at a rate of 0.561%, from 27.1k employees to 27.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,820 people), Manufacturing (3,693 people), and Retail Trade (2,910 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,709
Median earning men ± $2,755
$27,349
Median earning women ± $1,678

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,909), Manufacturing ($51,695), and Public Administration ($51,542).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($47,905), Public Administration ($44,886), and Manufacturing ($38,769).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 459
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 357
    Manufacturing
  3. 338
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $986k
    Manufacturing
  2. $349k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $151k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $57.8B
  2. $53.5B
  3. $52.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$685B
2020 Value in Ohio
$1.25T
Projected 2050 Value in Ohio
81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $46.1B
  2. $39.9B
  3. $32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 69.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Rob Portman
Senator from Ohio3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2020, universities in Washington County, OH awarded 839 degrees. The student population of Washington County, OH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,329 male students and 1,823 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, OH are White (750 and 93.3%), followed by Black or African American (14 and 1.74%), Two or More Races (10 and 1.24%), and Unknown (10 and 1.24%).

The largest universities in Washington County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Washington State Community College (443 and 52.8%), Marietta College (231 and 27.5%), and Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training (165 and 19.7%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, OH are Petroleum Engineering (47 and 5.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 and 5.24%), and Physician Assistant (43 and 5.13%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, OH for private four year colleges is $35,030.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2020 in Washington County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,152 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 3,152 students enrolled in Washington County, OH, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,654 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 31 degree-majors awarded
  2. 27 degree-majors awarded
  3. 33 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Washington County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Washington County, OH according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 443 degrees awarded
  2. 231 degrees awarded
  3. 165 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State Community College with 443 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 378 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, OH, which is 0.82 times less than the 461 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 750 degrees mean that there were 53.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,010) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.606% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.02M), Some college (2.03M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Washington County, OH was $142,100 in 2020, which is 0.618 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $132,400 to $142,100, a 7.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, OH is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Washington County, OH have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, OH is $51,808. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, OH was Census Tract 214 with a value of $72,574, followed by Census Tract 216 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $70,650 and $69,771.

In 2021, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.21%.

Property

$142,100
Median Property Value 2020
±$5,792
$18,289
Median Property Taxes
±$908

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

73.7%
Homeownership
2020
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 73.7% of the housing units in Washington County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 214
  2. Census Tract 216
  3. Census Tract 203

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, OH was Census Tract 214 with a value of $72,574, followed by Census Tract 216 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $70,650 and $69,771.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,808
Median Household Income
± $1,903
24.8k
Number of Households
± 1,083

In 2020, the median household income of the 24.8k households in Washington County, OH grew to $51,808 from the previous year's value of $50,021.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, OH is from Ohio.
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.46
2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
  2. Carpooled (7.64%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.03%)

In 2020, 82.3% of workers in Washington County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.64%) and those who worked at home (5.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, OH have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.4% of the workforce in Washington County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, OH have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.21%.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, OH (7.69k out of 58.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2021, 15.2% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 9%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 97.5 in Washington County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.048 per 100,000 population.

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92.9% of the population of Washington County, OH has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OH see 1280 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.389% decrease from the previous year (1285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1712 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 624 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,280 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, OH

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OH see an average of 1,280 patients per year. This represents a 0.389% decrease from the previous year (1,285 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

7.08%
Uninsured
45.7%
Employer Coverage
18.5%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
11.1%
Non-Group
1.58%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, OH declined by 1.92% from 7.22% to 7.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63 in Washington County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Washington County, OH.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.26% in Washington County, OH.

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