Fleming County Health Data
Fleming County, Kentucky
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.8 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.3
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 Fleming County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fleming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fleming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fleming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fleming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.3% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fleming County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
One in Four Fleming County Adults Report Fair Health
Health data brief for Fleming County, Kentucky.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
In Fleming County, 26.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy of 72.6 years is slightly above the Kentucky average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Clinical access data shows 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 58 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are less than half their respective national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in Fleming County is 7.7%, exceeding the Kentucky state average of 7.0% while remaining below the 10% national average. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.