Bracken County Health Data
Bracken County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Bracken County, Kentucky
Life expectancy lags nation significantly
Bracken County residents live an average of 71.5 years, more than 4.9 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. About 21.3% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly above national levels. These figures reflect long-standing rural health challenges.
Below state average, lower ranking
At 71.5 years, Bracken County's life expectancy falls 0.7 years below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years. The county ranks in the lower half of Kentucky's 120 counties for health outcomes. Its 21.3% poor/fair health rate mirrors state-level health struggles.
Critical provider shortage
Bracken County faces the most severe provider shortage in this region, with only 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and just 12 mental health providers per 100,000. This compares starkly to Boyd County (100 primary, 780 mental health) and even rural peers like Bourbon (64 primary, 139 mental health). Residents often travel to adjacent counties for specialty care.
Limited access defines healthcare
Bracken County's uninsured rate of 6.2% is below state average, but extreme provider scarcity means many insured residents struggle to find local care. With only 12 providers per 100,000 for both primary care and mental health, residents depend heavily on care coordination and travel to neighboring counties.
Secure coverage despite barriers
While 6.2% of Bracken County residents lack insurance, the bigger challenge is accessing providers once covered. Check your eligibility for Medicaid immediately and work with local health officials to connect with care coordination services that can bridge gaps in local provider access.
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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.