Bullitt County Health Data
Bullitt County, Kentucky
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bullitt County, Kentucky
Best longevity in this region
Bullitt County residents live an average of 75.7 years, just 0.7 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—the highest life expectancy in this analysis. Only 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health, beating both state and national averages. The county demonstrates what strong health outcomes look like.
Top performer statewide
At 75.7 years, Bullitt County's life expectancy exceeds Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years by 3.5 years—the second-best in this regional analysis. Its 20.2% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest statewide, reflecting strong preventive care and community health management. The county sets a standard for Kentucky health outcomes.
Longevity leader with limited providers
Bullitt County's 75.7-year life expectancy is the highest regionally, surpassing Boyle (74.6) and Bourbon (73.8), yet it achieves this with only 18 primary care and 105 mental health providers per 100,000. This efficiency suggests strong community health practices, disease prevention, and informal care networks. The combination is remarkable.
Excellent insurance coverage, limited providers
Bullitt County boasts the lowest uninsured rate in this analysis at 4.9%—meaning nearly all residents have health coverage. Despite having fewer providers than larger counties, the community achieves top health outcomes through strong preventive care and efficient resource use.
Join the covered majority
With only 4.9% of Bullitt County residents uninsured, your community is a national model—if you're among the uninsured, closing that gap is quick and important. Check Medicaid eligibility or marketplace plans to join the insured majority that keeps Bullitt County healthy.
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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.