Daviess County Health Data
Daviess County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
324
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.4
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 Daviess County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Daviess 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
Daviess County mental health provider density exceeds national median
Health data brief for Daviess County, Kentucky.
Daviess County reports 324 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, surpassing the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but falling short of the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. However, 20.3% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 55 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. 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.