Carlisle County Health Data
Carlisle County, Kentucky
Health Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Carlisle County, Kentucky
Below national average life expectancy
Carlisle County residents live to 70.9 years, falling nearly a year short of the U.S. average of 71.4 years. With 24.0% reporting poor or fair health, Carlisle exceeds national rates significantly, indicating population-wide health challenges. The county faces mounting chronic disease and mortality pressures relative to the nation.
Struggling compared to Kentucky peers
At 70.9 years, Carlisle County's life expectancy ranks in Kentucky's bottom quarter, falling 1.3 years below the state average of 72.2 years. The 24.0% poor/fair health rate exceeds most state peers, placing Carlisle among the least healthy Kentucky counties. Residents here face health disadvantages relative to the state norm.
Among region's least healthy counties
Carlisle's 70.9-year life expectancy trails Caldwell (73.0 years) and Calloway (74.1 years) significantly and matches Carroll (70.7 years) as the region's worst. At 24.0% poor/fair health, only Carroll and Casey counties report higher rates, placing Carlisle in the regional health basement. The county's health crisis mirrors its neighbors'.
Moderate uninsured rate, limited mental health data
Carlisle's uninsured rate of 8.3% exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning over 1 in 12 residents lack coverage for routine care. While 42 primary care providers per 100,000 offer reasonable access, mental health provider data is unavailable—a gap in understanding behavioral health capacity. Primary care access exists, but insurance gaps and mental health resources need assessment.
Eight percent uninsured—find your plan
Carlisle's 8.3% uninsured rate means nearly 1 in 12 residents face healthcare barriers that preventable illness and financial crisis can exploit. Visit healthcare.gov or Kentucky's kynect marketplace to find a plan within your budget and gain peace of mind. Insurance is the foundation for managing health in a county facing chronic disease challenges.
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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.