Gallatin County Health Data
Gallatin County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.6 per 100K
Dentists
11.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
114.3
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 Gallatin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gallatin County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gallatin County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Gallatin County, Kentucky.
Gallatin County reports a primary care provider ratio of 46 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 80 per 100,000, less than one-third of the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 71.6 years, which is lower than both the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.4% of adults in Gallatin County report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.6%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Gallatin County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gallatin County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.