We Live Longer Here

Life expectancy is down across the U.S., but northwest Ohio residents are expected to live longer than their counterparts in other parts of the state. Williams County and northwest Ohio compare favorably to elsewhere in the state. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Williams County ranks in the top quarter of Ohio counties. It’s 80.8 years for women and 76.2 for men, compared to respective statewide averages of 80.1 and 75.2 years.