Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
250
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.0 per 100K
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland 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
Cumberland County mental health provider rates match national median
Health data brief for Cumberland County, Kentucky.
Cumberland County currently has 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median exactly. This contrasts with the primary care provider ratio of 51 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.1 years, higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 26.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national figure. 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.