Health in Allen County

Our Latest Comprehensive Data

Dating back to the 1980’s, there have been several iterations of community health assessments completed in Allen County. Since 2002, the project has been undertaken by a committee of stakeholders in our area. It is intended to help planners, policy makers, and community members understand where the community is now and identify needed improvements.

Allen County Health Assessment Report

Check out Allen County Health Assessment Report for a wide variety of healthcare and health related stats:

  • Preventative Medicine
  • Oral Health
  • Felony Arrests
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Youth Health

2017 Allen County Health Assessment Report

Allen County Public Health 

In Ohio, each health district is a separate political subdivision, similar to a school district, with an appointed Board of Health.  Each district has a Health Commissioner who reports to the Board of Health.  There are general health districts (county), city health districts, and combined health districts.   Allen County Public Health is a combined health district as outlined in Chapter 3709  Ohio Revised Code, serving the cities of Lima, Delphos, and all of Allen County. 

For more community health statistics, visit our partners at Allen County Public Health or our Healthy Community Indicators page.