Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark 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
Clark County reports insurance coverage rates surpassing state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Clark County, Kentucky.
The percentage of residents without health insurance in Clark County is 5.4%, a figure lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than peer areas, the ratio of primary care providers is 46 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 126 professionals per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 250. Access state-level data for Kentucky.
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.