Estill County Health Data
Estill County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Estill County, Kentucky
Estill's life expectancy lags the nation
At 69.5 years, Estill County residents live about 6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly 27% report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 18%, signaling deeper health challenges ahead.
Among Kentucky's lowest life expectancies
Estill's 69.5-year life expectancy ranks well below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years. The county's 27.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, placing it among the state's most struggling health communities.
Worse health than neighboring counties
Estill's life expectancy trails nearby Fleming County (72.6 years) and Fayette County (76.7 years) by significant margins. Its poor/fair health rate of 27.4% is also higher than most adjacent counties, reflecting concentrated health disparities.
Limited doctors, higher uninsured rates
Estill has just 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-third of Fayette County's capacity. With 7.8% of residents uninsured and sparse provider networks, routine care and preventive medicine remain out of reach for many.
Explore health coverage options today
If you're among Estill's uninsured, check kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4-KYNECT to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans. Even with a modest income, you may qualify for financial help—and coverage could be life-changing.
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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.