Adair County Health Data
Adair County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adair County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.7% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adair County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adair County reports 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Adair County, Kentucky.
Adair County has 26 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably different from the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of mental health, the county reports 275 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national figure of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 71.7 years, which is just under the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 7.4% of residents lack health insurance, compared to 7.0% across Kentucky and the 10% national average. Roughly 22.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national mark. The mental health provider ratio in the county is more aligned with national availability than its primary care capacity. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.