Ohio is known as the "Buckeye State" for its many buckeye trees. It is located in the Great Lakes region, with shoreline on Lake Erie and is bordered on the south by the Ohio River. The state has produced eight presidents, earning it the name "The Mother of Presidents." Ohio covers 40,948 square miles, with a 2010 estimated population of 11,536,504 people – 2,237,079 living in rural Ohio (USDA-ERS). Columbus, the capital, is located in the central part of the state. The state’s largest cities are Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 82.7% of the state’s population is white, 12.2% is African-American/Black, 1.7% is Asian, and 3.1% is of Hispanic/Latino origin (2010).
There are 173 hospitals in Ohio, 59 of which are located in rural areas (North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center, Dec. 2008). The state has 34 hospitals identified by the Flex Monitoring Team as Critical Access Hospitals (Sept. 2010). There are 19 Rural Health Clinics in Ohio (Kaiser, 2011) and 32 Federally Qualified Health Centers provide services at 137 sites in the state (OACHC, 2011). Most Ohioans have some form of health insurance coverage, although 13.0% of the state's residents lack health insurance (Kaiser, 2008-2009).
According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the average per-capita income for Ohioans in 2009 was $35,408, although rural per-capita income lagged at $29,532. 2010 estimates indicate a poverty rate of 16.1% exists in rural Ohio, compared to a 15.7% level in urban areas of the state. 2010 ACS data reports that 15.3% of the rural population has not completed high school, compared to 11.9% of urban populations. The unemployment rate in rural Ohio is 11.4%, while in urban Ohio it is at 9.8% (USDA-ERS, 2011).
For a national comparison, please see an overview of the United States.
Data Sources
U.S. Census Bureau: State & County QuickFacts; USDA Economic Research Service: State Fact Sheets; North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center; Health Care Provider Report and Information Extract, Ohio Department of Health, Division of Quality Assurance; Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts; Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC); Flex Monitoring Team: Critical Access Hospital List
Organizations
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Federal government
Supports economic and social development in all of West Virginia and parts of twelve other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Appalachian Rural Health Institute (ARHI)
Academic/Research
Serves as an interdisciplinary health services and research institute at Ohio University. Its goal is to improve the health status and related quality of life of underserved rural populations, especially those in the Appalachian region.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
Nonprofit/Foundation
A regional community foundation serving 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. Provides numerous educational scholarships, grants, and works to support regional improvement.
Governor's Office of Appalachia (GOA)
State government
Facilitates economic and community development in the 32 Appalachian counties of Ohio. Develops policy and promotes projects and proposals that originate from the region's residents. Offers numerous loan programs.
HealthPath Foundation of Ohio
Nonprofit/Foundation
Works to address some of the most pressing health issues faced by Ohio’s indigent population - preventive oral health care and family violence prevention. Has awarded more than 12 million in grants to vulnerable populations.
Healthy Ohio
State/regional organization
Provides healthy programs and wellness activities. Includes statistics and resources on healthy lifestyles, disease and injury prevention, and organ donation.
HUD Community Development Block Grants: Ohio (CDBG)
Federal government
Provides contact information for the State's Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program. Provides funding for community development projects.
Integrating Professionals for Appalachian Children (IPAC)
State/regional organization
Serves as a rural health network of professionals, consumers, and community agencies working collaboratively to improve the physical and mental health of children and families in southeast Ohio.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM-GMR)
State/regional organization
Works to improve access to health information for health professionals, librarians and members of the public in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD)
State/regional organization
One of four regional rural development centers in the nation. Works with extension professionals, researchers, and partners to enhance rural development outcomes. Serves a 12 state area in the North Central region which includes ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, IN, MI, and OH.
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (OAAAA)
Nonprofit/Foundation
Comprises a statewide network of agencies that provide services for the elderly, as well as advocate on behalf of older Ohioans.
Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA)
State/regional organization
Represents the interests of Ohio's 50 community action agencies and works to reduce poverty and to help low-income people become self-sufficient.
Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC)
State/regional organization
Works to ensure equal access to health care for all Ohioans. Represents community health centers (CHCs) in Ohio, including migrant, homeless, and public housing health centers that operate more than 100 primary care sites statewide.
Ohio Black Lung Clinics Program
State government
Provides treatment and rehabilitation for individuals exposed to coal dust through current or former employment in the mining industry. Funds are distributed each year from the Ohio Department of Health to clinics that provide services to these individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
Ohio Commission on Minority Health
State government
Funds projects which are innovative, culturally sensitive and specific in their approach toward reduction of the incidence and severity of those diseases or conditions which are responsible for excess morbidity and mortality in minority populations.
Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS)
State government
Provides statewide leadership in addiction, prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
State government
Promotes economic and business opportunities, as well as home energy and weatherization assistance programs.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)
State government
Supports services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Ohio Department of Education Learning Supports: Students with Disabilities
State government
Provides leadership, administrative guidance, assistance, and oversight to school districts and other educational entities to ensure that students with disabilities receive the specialized instruction and support needed for success in school and in life.
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State government
Works to protect and improve the health of all Ohioans, through partnerships with local health departments and the medical and health communities.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
State government
Offers programs in the areas of adoption/kinship/foster care, child care, child support, protective services, financial assistance, health care, food stamps, career counseling, education and training, assistance with finding a job, and information on unemployment compensation.
Ohio Department of Mental Health
State government
Works to support community mental health programs, provides inpatient services, and to improve mental health services for children and adolescents.
Ohio Emergency Medical Services
State government
Responsible for the education, certification, and investigation of all emergency medical service and fire service providers in the state of Ohio.
Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. (OHSAI)
State/regional organization
Membership organization for all Head Start programs in the state. Head Start provides a comprehensive child development program for children and their families.
Ohio Health Information Partnership Regional Extension Center
State/regional organization
One of two State Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (REC) serving Ohio that helps health care providers become meaningful users of electronic health records by providing information and technical assistance.
Ohio Hospital Association (OHA)
State/regional organization
Represents hospitals and health systems throughout Ohio. Works to help its members meet the health care needs of their communities.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)
State government
Offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans including rental assistance, first-time homebuyers, loans, down payment assistance, and grants for grads. Provides access to financial resources for the development and management of affordable, safe and sanitary housing.
Ohio Office of Child Support
State government
Provides resources to advance the child support program in Ohio, including paternity establishment, child and medical support, enforcement orders, and collections and disbursement.
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
State government
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to help people with disabilities become employed and independent.
Ohio Rural Community Assistance Program (Ohio RCAP)
State/regional organization
Helps rural communities in Ohio to improve community infrastructure. Provides consulting services, drinking and groundwater technical assistance, and wastewater treatment needs. Manages the Safe Water Fund for rural communities.
Ohio Rural Development Partnership (ORDP)
State/regional organization
Strives to bring together citizens, the private sector, and federal, state, and local officials to address the needs of rural Ohio communities. ORDP is administered in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA).
Ohio State Office of Rural Health (OHSORH)
State government
Strengthens rural health care delivery systems across Ohio. Coordinates rural health initiatives statewide by collecting rural health information, coordinating resources, providing technical assistance, and encouraging recruitment and retention.
Ohio Statewide Area Health Education Center (OH AHEC)
State/regional organization
Oversees the AHEC programs in Ohio, which are located at seven medical colleges throughout the state.
Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
Nonprofit/Foundation
Funds projects and programs to improve community health and quality of life of vulnerable populations in central and southeastern Ohio. Works to advance osteopathic healthcare through support of osteopathic medical education and research. Manages the Capital Improvement Initiative and the Rural Homeless Initiative.
Pediatric Psychiatry Network (PPN)
State/regional organization
Provides consultation services via phone and email to primary care doctors in Ohio, regarding children and adolescents. Helps fill in the gaps due to shortages of child and adolescent psychiatrists in Ohio.
Tri-State Regional Extension Center: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
State/regional organization
Southwestern Ohio, northeastern Kentucky, and south-central Indiana State Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (REC) that helps health care providers become meaningful users of electronic health records by providing information and technical assistance.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Ohio (HUD)
Federal government
Works to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing. The HUD Ohio state office provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
USDA Rural Development Ohio State Office
Federal government
Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Development State Office in Ohio provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
Tools
Appalachian Rural Health Institute Reports and Presentations
Web site
Lists presentations and reports on Appalachian health in Ohio.
ERS State Fact Sheet: Ohio
Web site
Lists statistics on population, educational attainment, employment, income, farm characteristics, and farm financial indicators for the state.
Medical Opportunities in Ohio (MOO)
Web site
Works as a career tool to connect physicians and mid-level providers with the Ohio communities and employers who need them.
National Healthcare Quality Report State Snapshot: Ohio
Web site
Health care quality report for the state, based on the National Healthcare Quality Report.
NN/LM Greater Midwest Region: Ohio Resources
Web site
Provides an overview of the state and links to state agencies, health associations, and other resources for Ohio.
Ohio Center for Public Health Practice
Web site
Provides training to public health practitioners through in-person and online programs. Operates the Ohio Public Health Training Center and the Buckeye Bluegrass Regional Leadership Academy.
Ohio County Profiles
Web site
Reports on selected demographic and economic characteristics for each county in Ohio. Provides over 50,000 facts from more than 50 sources.
Ohio Department of Health Information Warehouse
Web site
Provides data and statistical reports on the state of Ohio including hospital utilization, and vital statistics.
Ohio Economy at a Glance
Web site
Reports state-level data on Ohio's labor force and employment.
Ohio Family Health Survey (OFHS)
Web site
Informs state and local policy makers concerning the impact of health care reform strategies on the State of Ohio. Data assists local organizations with their community health planning needs in preparing for various health care grants. Includes data on health status, health care access, utilization, insurance status, and demographics of Ohioans.
Ohio Health Care Provider Report and Information Extract
Database
Lists Ohio health care providers, including Rural Health Clinics, along with their addresses and contact information. Lists can be sorted by county and name.
Ohio Health Centers Data
Web site
Provides access to information on Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) for the state. Includes a map of FQHC locations as well as information on the populations served by health centers, services provided, staff, patient visits, costs of care, and use of electronic health information.
Ohio KIDS COUNT Data Center (KCDC)
Web site
Provides data on child well-being for the state.
Ohio Primary Care and Rural Health
Web site
Promotes access to quality health care for rural and underserved Ohioans. Administers a variety of grant programs. Part of the Ohio Department of Health.
Ohio Primary Care County Profiles
Web site
Provides information for each county in Ohio, including demographics, socio-economic status, and access to primary care, as well as other health care statistics and indicators.
Ohio Primary Care Practice Sites (OPPS)
Web site
Helps facilities in underserved areas recruit primary care, mental health and dental health professionals; and helps clinicians interested in underserved areas find practice opportunities.
Ohio QuickFacts
Web site
Reports basic demographic and economic statistics for the state, with links to county-level data.
Ohio Region 7 County and School District Data Profiles
Web site
Presents community and school district profiles on the Appalachian counties of Southeast Ohio include data on population, income, employment, education, housing, businesses, and commuting patterns. Data ranges from 2000-2007 with percent change rates available.
Ohio State Health Facts
Database
Presents state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. Individual state profiles and 50-state comparisons.
See also: Resources for All States: Tools Funding
2012 Midwest Garden Grant
Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs.
Andersons Fund Supporting Organization Grants
Grants to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan organizations with programs in the areas of education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources and the arts.
Appalachia Community Improvement Grant
Funding for community investment; community facility; summer program for children; health-physical fitness equipment, or streetscape beautification in Ohio.
BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief.
FirstEnergy Foundation Grants
Funding for programs that focus on public and personal safety, support employee involvement, promote economic development, and advance professional development.
Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants
Community action grant priorities include education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.
Hershey Foundation Grants
Funding for unique, innovative, and creative projects for children in Northeast Ohio.
Humana Foundation Community Grants
The Humana Foundation supports charitable activities that promote healthy lives and communities.
Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program for Future Nurses (NEALP)
Financial assistance to Ohio nursing students.
Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program for Future Nurse Instructors (NEALP)
Loan forgiveness program for faculty member instructing licensed practical nursing and/or registered nursing course work to future nurses in the State of Ohio
Ohio EMS Training and Equipment Grant
Grant funding to Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel and purchase of equipment.
RCAP Safe Water Fund
A low-interest loan program for small community water and wastewater projects in Ohio.
Rural Industrial Park Loan Program
Funding to provide direct loans to local communities and other eligible applicants committed to creating well-planned industrial parks.
Toledo Community Foundation Community Funds Grants
Grants from unrestricted funds support a variety of programs in the fields of education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources, and the arts.
Inactive Funding
Inactive Funding Opportunities -
Lists additional funding programs for this state that are not currently accepting applications. Programs that are inactive may be offered again in the future.
Documents, Reports and Other Publications
2007 Economic Impact: Ohio’s Community Health Centers
Author(s): Vlad Pascal, Cindy Poole, Susan Isaac, et al.
Presents an assessment of the economic contribution of Ohio’s Community Health Centers (CHCs) to Ohio's economy, to urban and rural portions of the state and to each of the Ohio communities served by a CHC system in the state.
Date: 10 / 2009
2010 Ohio Medicaid Atlas
Author(s): Mike Wiggins, Tim Sahr, Nick Wiselogel, Eric Seiber, Mac Crawford
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Includes county-level data and maps related to poverty, Medicaid enrollment and provider distribution.
Date: 2010
Appalachian Rural Health Institute (ARHI) Health Needs Assessment Survey I Report of Findings
Author(s): Sara Boyd, Sunny Kim, Laura Kendall, et al.
Sponsoring organization: Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development
Presents results of a health care needs assessment survey of residents in Ohio's Athens, Hocking Pike, and Vinton counties. Compares data to national and statewide findings.
Date: 06 / 2004
Appalachian Rural Health Institute (ARHI) Health Needs Assessment Survey II Report of Findings
Author(s): Sara Lichtin Boyd, Ani Ruhil, Ryan Yoder, et al.
Sponsoring organization: Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development
Presents results of a health care needs assessment survey of residents in Ohio's Jackson, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Ross, Scioto, and Washington counties. Compares data to national and statewide findings.
Date: 06 / 2006
Appalachian Rural Health Institute (ARHI) Health Needs Assessment Survey III Research Report
Author(s): Sara Lichtin Boyd, Figen Karadogan, Holly Raffle, et al.
Presents results of a health care needs assessment survey of residents in Ohio's Belmont, Columbiana, Gallia, Harrison, Jefferson, Lawrence, Monroe, Muskingum,
and Noble counties. Compares data to national and statewide findings.
Date: 12 / 2009
Demographic and Economic Profile: Ohio
Sponsoring organization: Rural Policy Research Institute
Discusses demographic and economic data including population, race, education, age, poverty, health care services, and employment. Includes maps and graphics.
Date: 10 / 2008
Economic Impact of the Health Sector in Rural Ohio, 2006
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Health
Presents an assessment of the economic contribution of the health sector to 79 rural Ohio counties in the year, 2006. Health sectors include: hospitals; offices of physicians, dentists, and other health professionals; nursing and residential care; pharmacies and drug stores; home health care; dental laboratories; and other ambulatory services.
Date: 06 / 2008
Look at Rural Foreclosures in Ohio
Author(s): Paul Bellamy
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
Provides an analysis of foreclosure trends in Ohio, particularly in rural counties.
Journal citation: Rural Voices Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages: 13-14
Date: 2008
Ohio Family Violence Prevention Project: Ohio Family Violence County Profiles
Sponsoring organization: Health Policy Institute of Ohio
A collection of family violence profiles of all 88 Ohio counties.
Date: 04 / 2010
Ohio Health Center Fact Sheet
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Community Health Centers
Provides a description of what community health centers are. Includes recent state-level data for health center patients, services provided, staff, patient visits, and costs of care.
Date: 12 / 2010
Ohio Poverty Report
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Development
Provides a description of trends and variations in poverty in Ohio. Report is divided into four sections which includes poverty rates in Ohio, variations between counties, variations and trends in poverty rates by social circumstances and personal characteristics, and an appendix
with detailed tables and discussions of the measurement of poverty and income inequality.
Date: 04 / 2011
Ohio Quick Health Facts 2010
Author(s): Leigh Purvis
Sponsoring organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Presents data on Ohio including demographics, health expenditures and financing, health status, utilization and quality of services, Medicare and Medicaid, and access to care.
Date: 07 / 2010
Past Silos and Smokestacks: Transforming the Rural Economy in the Midwest
Author(s): Mark Drabenstott
Sponsoring organization: Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Discusses a development strategy that includes regional cooperation, innovation, and a leveraging of all strengths for the rural Midwest to transform its economy.
Date: 2010
Report on the Body Mass Index of Ohio's Third Graders: 2004-2010
Author(s): Reena Oza-Frank, Angela Norton, Heidi Scarpitti, Andrew Wapner, Elizabeth Conrey
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Health
Presents an account of state and county level overweight and obesity prevalence among Ohio’s third graders. Includes rural data.
Date: 2011
Small Business Profile: Ohio
Sponsoring organization: Small Business Administration
Profile of the state's economy, covering the number of firms, industry composition, small business income, banking, women and minority business ownership, and employment.
Date: 02 / 2011
State of Poverty in Ohio: A Path to Recovery
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Annual publication. Provides an update on poverty in the state, including the magnitude,
characteristics, causes, and impact. Highlights the work of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and their work with communities through programs that address workforce development, community
development, entrepreneurship, employer connections, employment stability, and support
services.
Date: 05 / 2011
See also: Resources for All States: Documents Journals
Ohio - Rural Health Update
Quarterly newsletter which contains information on state and national news, upcoming events, and opportunities related to rural health.
Success Stories
EMS Co-op Helps Rural Providers
Using the power of group purchasing within a cooperative structure, the North Central EMS Cooperative (NCEMSC) is an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) cooperative developed to serve Minnesota and surrounding states.
Community Health Services Consortium Project
A consortium of three parties are working together to provide basic primary care and dental services to a target population of adults and children with incomes under 200 percent of the federal poverty level who live in the area of Willard, Huron County, Ohio, as well as the southeast corner of Seneca County and the northeast corer of Crawford County.
Highland County Community Action Organization Television Show Program
The Highland County Community Action Organization created a cable television show as a means to efficiently reach individuals and families who are spread throughout their rural service area, in their own homes.
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