Adair County Health Data

Adair County, Kentucky

Health Score

37/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.7 yr

State avg 72.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

26

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

275

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Adair County, Kentucky

Adair lags national life expectancy

Adair County residents live to an average of 71.7 years, about 6.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.2 years. Nearly one in four Adair residents (22.4%) report being in poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 21%.

Below Kentucky's health average

Adair's 71.7-year life expectancy falls below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, placing it among the lower-performing counties statewide. The county's poor/fair health rate of 22.4% mirrors the state burden of chronic illness.

Adair's healthcare access varies

Adair has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—more than nearby Allen County's 14 but fewer than Anderson County's 29. Mental health support is robust at 275 providers per 100,000, well above most regional peers.

Uninsured rate slightly above state

About 7.4% of Adair residents lack health insurance, compared to the state average of 7.0%. This gap means roughly 200 county residents go without coverage, making preventive care and routine checkups harder to access.

Coverage options available now

If you're among the uninsured in Adair, check Kentucky's health insurance marketplace at kynect.ky.gov to explore plans and subsidies. Many Adair residents qualify for Medicaid or federal tax credits that can cut insurance costs to near zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Adair County, KY?
Adair County has a health score of 37/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #63 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Adair County?
Life expectancy in Adair County is 71.7 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Adair County below the state average.
How does Adair County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Adair County's health score of 37/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 71.7 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Adair County?
Key health factors for Adair County include: life expectancy (71.7 years), uninsured rate (7.4%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 275:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Adair County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 37/100 ("Below Average"), Adair County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.7 years. 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Adair County?
Adair County's health score of 37/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.