Elliott County Health Data
Elliott County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
276
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
68.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.3
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 Elliott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Elliott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Elliott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Elliott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Elliott | 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 Elliott 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
Elliott County reports low uninsured rates compared to Kentucky average
Health data brief for Elliott County, Kentucky.
The uninsured rate in Elliott County is 5.1%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. For healthcare access, the county has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 276 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Approximately 27.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Elliott County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Elliott County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.