Boyd County Health Data
Boyd County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
780
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.5
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 Boyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boyd County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Boyd County Mental Health Provider Ratio More Than Triple National Median
Health data brief for Boyd County, Kentucky.
There are 780 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents in Boyd County, a figure more than three times the national median of 250. This access level contrasts with the primary care provider ratio, which sits at 100 per 100,000, also exceeding the national median of 70. Life expectancy for county residents is 71.6 years, trailing the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national 10% benchmark. Data also shows that 21.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of clinical resource availability and general health outcomes within the county. 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.