Breckinridge County Health Data
Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Life expectancy stable, health lagging
Breckinridge County residents live an average of 72.3 years, nearly 4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly 29.0% of adults report poor or fair health—the second-highest rate in this analysis and well above national levels. The discrepancy signals significant health challenges beyond longevity.
Slightly above state average, poor health
At 72.3 years, Breckinridge County's life expectancy edges just 0.1 years above Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, but its 29.0% poor/fair health rate far exceeds the state trend. The county is among Kentucky's lowest performers on health perception, suggesting chronic disease and preventable illness burden. Health improvement is urgent.
Worst health perception in region
Breckinridge County's 29.0% poor/fair health rate is the second-worst in this analysis and significantly exceeds all nearby peers, including Bourbon (22.6%) and Boyd (21.9%). Its 72.3-year life expectancy is below regional average, and provider access is limited with only 24 primary care and 90 mental health providers per 100,000. Chronic disease and preventive care gaps are evident.
Insurance gap above state average
Breckinridge County's uninsured rate of 8.2% exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning roughly 1 in 12 residents lack coverage. With limited provider access (24 primary care, 90 mental health per 100,000), uninsured residents face compounded barriers to care and disease management.
Coverage is your first step
With 8.2% of Breckinridge County residents uninsured, securing health coverage is critical and urgent. Apply for Medicaid or explore marketplace plans immediately—coverage opens the door to preventive care, chronic disease management, and the health improvements your community needs.
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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.