Fleming County Health Data
Fleming County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Fleming County, Kentucky
Fleming's health tracks below the nation
Fleming County's 72.6-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 3.5 years. With 26.4% reporting poor or fair health—well above the national average of 18%—chronic disease and preventive care gaps are evident.
Slightly above Kentucky's struggling average
Fleming's 72.6-year life expectancy edges out Kentucky's 72.2-year state average by just 0.4 years. Its 26.4% poor/fair health rate reflects the state's broader health crisis, ranking among the highest in this county cohort.
Healthier than some rural peers
Fleming's life expectancy surpasses Estill (69.5), Floyd (67.0), and Fulton (68.3) counties, though it lags urban Fayette (76.7). Its poor/fair health rate of 26.4% mirrors struggles in adjacent rural areas, pointing to systemic healthcare access challenges.
Few doctors serving rural residents
Fleming has just 33 primary care providers and 58 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—forcing many to travel for basic care. With 7.7% uninsured and limited local resources, rural residents often delay or skip needed medical visits.
Cover yourself for unexpected health costs
Fleming's uninsured residents face steep financial risk—use kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4-KYNECT to find affordable coverage. Marketplace plans and Medicaid expansion cover preventive visits at no cost, helping you stay healthy and safe.
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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.