Calloway County Health Data
Calloway County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.9 per 100K
Dentists
21.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Calloway County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calloway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calloway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calloway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calloway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calloway 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
Calloway County Mental Health Provider Numbers Lag Behind National Median
Health data brief for Calloway County, Kentucky.
Calloway County has 133 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70. In terms of health outcomes, 20.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 74.1 years, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but remains nearly three years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate stands at 7.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These data points reflect health systems and status as of the most recent reporting cycle. 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.