Barren County Health Data
Barren County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
244
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.9
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 Barren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barren 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
Barren County primary care availability matches the national median
Health data brief for Barren County, Kentucky.
Barren County has 70 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that matches the national median exactly. In terms of mental health, the county reports 244 providers per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, which is higher than the Kentucky average of 7.0% but lower than the national 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 73.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. While the primary care provider ratio aligns with national standards, the percentage of uninsured residents is slightly higher than the state average. 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.