Casey County Health Data
Casey County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.8
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 Casey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Casey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Casey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Casey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Casey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Casey 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
Casey County Poor or Fair Health Rate Nearly Double National Average
Health data brief for Casey County, Kentucky.
In Casey County, 29.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. This health status data is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents, which is far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy for the county is 72.1 years, nearly matching the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but remaining lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, the county has 101 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. 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.