Estill County Health Data
Estill County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.3 per 100K
Dentists
21.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Estill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Estill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Estill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Estill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Estill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Estill 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
Estill County Primary Care Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Estill County, Kentucky.
Estill County reports a primary care provider ratio of 21 per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data from the CDC and HHS also indicates a mental health provider ratio of 129 per 100,000, roughly half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 69.5 years, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 27.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.8%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains below 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.