Crittenden County Health Data
Crittenden County, Kentucky
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County matches national longevity
At 71.8 years, Crittenden County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 71.4 years. However, 22.9% report poor or fair health, still exceeding the national rate of 21%, suggesting room to improve chronic disease management.
Close to Kentucky's average health
Crittenden County's 71.8-year life expectancy exceeds Kentucky's 72.2-year average by just 0.4 years—essentially at parity with the state. Its 7.7% uninsured rate is slightly above Kentucky's 7.0% average, representing modest coverage challenges.
Mid-pack performance among peers
Crittenden County's 71.8-year life expectancy outperforms Clay County (68.3) but trails Daviess County (74.9) and Edmonson County (75.3). Its 22.9% poor/fair health rate places it in the middle of the regional spectrum.
Adequate primary care, sparse mental health services
With 45 primary care providers per 100,000, Crittenden County offers decent access to basic care, but only 11 mental health providers per 100K—critically low. This gap forces residents with depression, anxiety, or addiction to seek care outside the county.
Expand mental health coverage and access
Crittenden County residents deserve local mental health support; the severe shortage leaves 7.7% uninsured without even basic options. Check kynect.ky.gov for coverage and ask your provider about telepsychiatry options that bridge rural gaps.
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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.