Bracken County Health Data
Bracken County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.8 per 100K
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 Bracken County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bracken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bracken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bracken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bracken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bracken 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
Bracken County Primary Care Provider Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Bracken County, Kentucky.
Bracken County has 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70. This same ratio of 12 per 100,000 applies to mental health providers, which is also well below the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 71.5 years, lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite these clinical access figures, the uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 21.3% of residents, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics illustrate the differences between local insurance coverage rates and the availability of healthcare providers. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bracken 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 Bracken 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.