Breckinridge County Health Data
Breckinridge County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
29.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.0
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 Breckinridge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Breckinridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Breckinridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Breckinridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Breckinridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Breckinridge 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
Breckinridge County Poor Health Rate Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
In Breckinridge County, 29.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure much higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 90 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 72.3 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These data points from various federal sources reflect the current clinical and self-reported health environment in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.