Gallatin County Health Data
Gallatin County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Gallatin County, Kentucky
Gallatin's health lags the national standard
At 71.6 years, Gallatin County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 4.5 years. With 22.4% reporting poor or fair health—above the national average of 18%—the county faces moderate but meaningful health challenges.
Slightly below Kentucky's struggling average
Gallatin's 71.6-year life expectancy falls 0.6 years short of Kentucky's 72.2-year state average. Its 22.4% poor/fair health rate aligns with the state's broader health struggles, reflecting the rural health barriers common across Appalachian Kentucky.
Mid-range outcomes among rural peers
Gallatin's 71.6-year life expectancy ranks above Estill (69.5), Floyd (67.0), and Fulton (68.3) but below urban Fayette (76.7). Its 22.4% poor/fair health rate reflects typical rural challenges, though better than the most-distressed neighboring counties.
Moderate providers stretch thin resources
Gallatin has 46 primary care providers and 80 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—better than isolated rural counties but insufficient for modern demand. At 6.6% uninsured, most residents can technically access care, yet transportation and provider scarcity still delay needed treatment.
Get insured and stay healthy
Gallatin's 6.6% uninsured rate means nearly 1 in 15 residents lack protection—visit kynect.ky.gov to close coverage gaps. Health insurance ensures preventive care access and protects your family from catastrophic medical debt.
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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.