Bath County Health Data
Bath County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
278
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.2
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 Bath County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bath 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
Bath County life expectancy recorded at 68.8 years
Health data brief for Bath County, Kentucky.
Residents of Bath County have a life expectancy of 68.8 years, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, mental health provider availability is higher than national figures, with 278 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national average of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. About 22.2% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Despite a lower life expectancy, the county maintains a mental health provider ratio that exceeds the national median. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bath 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 Bath 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.