Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
3713
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
34.0
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 Floyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Floyd County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Floyd County Mental Health Provider Density Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Floyd County, Kentucky.
Floyd County reports a mental health provider ratio of 3,713 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than 14 times the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite this provider density, other health indicators differ from national averages. The county’s life expectancy is 67.0 years, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and a full 10 years lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 25.4% of adults in Floyd County report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The primary care provider ratio is 57 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, slightly above the Kentucky average of 7.0%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Floyd County, Kentucky
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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.