Crittenden County Health Data
Crittenden County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Crittenden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crittenden | 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 Crittenden 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
Crittenden County mental health provider numbers significantly trail national medians
Health data brief for Crittenden County, Kentucky.
Crittenden County has 11 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition to this gap, the ratio of primary care providers is 45 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 71.8 years, which is slightly below the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and several years shorter than the national average of 77. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 22.9%, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. 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.