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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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.