Garrard County Health Data
Garrard County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Garrard County, Kentucky
Garrard's life expectancy slightly trails nation
At 73.7 years, Garrard County's life expectancy falls 2.4 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 23.7% reporting poor or fair health—above the national average of 18%—the county faces moderate health headwinds despite reasonable life expectancy.
Above Kentucky's average by small margin
Garrard's 73.7-year life expectancy ranks 1.5 years above Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, placing it among this cohort's stronger performers. Its 23.7% poor/fair health rate sits near the state middle, reflecting balanced but not exceptional healthcare outcomes.
Solid health standing among peers
Garrard's 73.7-year life expectancy trails only Fayette (76.7) and Franklin (73.0) among these eight counties, positioning it above most rural neighbors. Its 23.7% poor/fair health rate reflects moderate resource constraints typical of smaller Appalachian communities.
Limited providers, highest uninsured rate
Garrard has 23 primary care providers and 39 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—sparse for a health system. At 8.8% uninsured—the highest rate in this cohort—nearly 1 in 11 residents lack coverage, creating barriers to routine and preventive care despite moderate life expectancy.
Cover yourself and your family today
Garrard's 8.8% uninsured rate demands urgent action—go to kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4-KYNECT to explore affordable options now. Insurance protects your health and finances, ensuring your family can access care when it matters most.
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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.