Ballard County Health Data
Ballard County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Ballard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ballard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ballard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ballard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ballard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ballard County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ballard County mental health provider ratio records 26 per 100,000
Health data brief for Ballard County, Kentucky.
Ballard County reports 26 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 6.5%, a figure lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.9 years, which is higher than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 23.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider data was not available for this county. While the insurance coverage rate is more favorable than both state and national averages, the availability of mental health providers remains lower than most other counties nationally. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ballard County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Ballard County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.