Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
48.5
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Butler County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Butler County, Kentucky.
Butler County has 8 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 154 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the 10% national average. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.8 years, slightly longer than the state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Roughly 24.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% of the population nationally. These data points provide a descriptive view of health resources and general population health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Butler County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Butler County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.