Breathitt County Health Data
Breathitt County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
239
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.3
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 Breathitt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Breathitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Breathitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Breathitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Breathitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Breathitt 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
Breathitt County Life Expectancy Nearly Ten Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Breathitt County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Breathitt County is 67.5 years, which is significantly lower than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and nearly a decade shorter than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 26.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Regarding clinical availability, there are 239 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 44 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.7%, slightly below the state average of 7.0% and lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics highlight the current health and provider landscape in the county. 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.