Boyle County Health Data
Boyle County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 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
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
278
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.5 per 100K
Dentists
13.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Boyle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boyle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boyle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boyle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boyle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boyle 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
Boyle County Uninsured Rate Lower Than National And State Benchmarks
Health data brief for Boyle County, Kentucky.
Boyle County’s uninsured rate is 6.0%, placing it below the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Health statistics show a life expectancy of 74.6 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical access, the county has 278 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 250. However, the primary care provider ratio is 59 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Approximately 20.3% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% of residents across the nation. These figures describe the current state of coverage and provider availability in the region. 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.