Ohio Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Ohio
Universe
11,642,860
Total Uninsured
746,399
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Ohio
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.9%
Female Uninsured4.9%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.7%
Female Uninsured8.8%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured8.6%
Female Uninsured6.4%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.6%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 746,399 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 739,127 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 740,941 | 6.4% |
| 2021 | 735,559 | 6.3% |
| 2020 | 708,532 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 702,499 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 743,259 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 847,730 | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 970,187 | 8.5% |
| 2015 | 1,108,605 | 9.7% |
| 2014 | 1,237,272 | 10.9% |
| 2013 | 1,317,967 | 11.6% |
| 2012 | 1,318,597 | 11.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.4% of the population in Ohio does not have health insurance coverage.
In Ohio, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.4%.