Allen County Health Data
Allen County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.4 per 100K
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 Allen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allen | 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) | 73.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allen County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allen County primary care provider availability sits at 14 per 100,000
Health data brief for Allen County, Kentucky.
Allen County records 14 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national benchmarks, with 87 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. However, the county's uninsured rate of 6.4% is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national expectancy of 77 years. Data shows that 22.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The availability of insurance coverage in the county is more favorable than the state and national averages. Explore state-level data.
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.