Christian County Health Data
Christian County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
539
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Christian County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Christian | 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 Christian 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
Christian County Mental Health Provider Ratio Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Christian County, Kentucky.
Christian County reports 539 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is the county’s most distinctive health resource metric. The primary care provider ratio is 61 per 100,000, slightly below the national median of 70. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.8% of adults in Christian County report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Christian 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.
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ERWestern State Hospital
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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.