Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.8
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 Clinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinton 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
Clinton County health reports show higher rates of physical distress
Health data brief for Clinton County, Kentucky.
Residents in Clinton County report a poor or fair health rate of 26.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for the area is 71.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.2 years and shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, which is higher than Kentucky's average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national rate. Regarding provider availability, there are 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health care is available at a rate of 197 providers per 100,000, which is lower than 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.