Bell County Health Data
Bell County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.7
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 Bell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bell County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over 28 percent of Bell County adults report poor health
Health data brief for Bell County, Kentucky.
In Bell County, 28.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 67.3 years, which is shorter than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 50 primary care providers and 60 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, which is exactly the same as the Kentucky average and lower than the national average of 10%. While the insurance coverage rate matches the state norm, the reported health status and life expectancy figures show higher divergence from national benchmarks. 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.