Bourbon County Health Data
Bourbon County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Bourbon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bourbon 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
Bourbon County Mental Health Provider Availability Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Bourbon County, Kentucky.
Bourbon County reports 139 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio stands at 64 per 100,000, slightly under the national median of 70. Regarding health coverage, 7.5% of the population is uninsured, a figure higher than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.2 years though it remains below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.6% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Factual data shows that while some local indicators exceed state levels, provider ratios remain below 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.