Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, Kentucky
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 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
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
197
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clinton County, Kentucky
Clinton County near national health average
Clinton County's 71.7-year life expectancy falls just shy of the U.S. average of 71.4 years, placing it in the middle tier nationally. However, 26.2% reporting poor or fair health exceeds the national rate of 21%, suggesting uncontrolled chronic conditions.
Slightly below Kentucky's health median
At 71.7 years, Clinton County trails Kentucky's 72.2-year average by 0.5 years, indicating middling state performance. The 8.3% uninsured rate exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average by 1.3 points, leaving more residents vulnerable.
Mixed results against surrounding counties
Clinton County's 71.7-year life expectancy sits between Clay County's lower 68.3 and Crittenden County's higher 71.8 years. Its 26.2% poor/fair health rate is better than Clay but worse than neighbors like Daviess (20.3%), pointing to manageable but present health challenges.
Better primary care, strong mental health support
Clinton County offers 54 primary care providers per 100,000—above rural average—and an exceptional 197 mental health providers per 100K. Yet 8.3% remain uninsured, suggesting affordability rather than availability drives care gaps.
Bridge the coverage gap
Clinton County's strong provider base is only helpful if you can afford to use it; 8.3% uninsured is too high. Start at kynect.ky.gov to see if you qualify for Medicaid, CHIP, or tax credits that make care affordable.
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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.