Garrard County Health Data
Garrard County, Kentucky
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
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 Garrard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garrard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garrard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garrard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garrard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garrard 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
Garrard County Life Expectancy Exceeds State Average
Health data brief for Garrard County, Kentucky.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Life expectancy in Garrard County is 73.7 years, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. Clinical provider ratios in the county are lower than national medians; there are 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 39 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. About 23.7% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Garrard 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 Garrard 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 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.