Grant County Health Data

Grant County, Kentucky

Health Score

41/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.0 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

40

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

82

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Grant County, Kentucky

Grant County's health ranks near national average

At 72.0 years, Grant County's life expectancy matches the U.S. average and shows that residents live as long as Americans nationwide. With 22.5% reporting poor or fair health, Grant County is slightly better than the national rate of 21%, indicating a relatively healthy population by broad measures.

Grant County tracks with state health trends

Grant's life expectancy of 72.0 years sits just below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, placing it in the middle of the state's health rankings. The county's uninsured rate of 6.6% beats the state average of 7.0%, meaning more residents here have health coverage than typical for Kentucky.

Grant County outpaces nearby rural counties

Grant County's 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents significantly exceeds neighboring Graves County's 27, giving residents better access to routine care. At 82 mental health providers per 100K, Grant trails more urban neighbors but offers solid mental health access for a rural county.

Most Grant County residents have insurance

Only 6.6% of Grant County residents lack health insurance, placing the county below the state average and meaning 93.4% have coverage through employer, Medicaid, or other plans. With 40 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents, Grant residents generally have reasonable access to basic medical care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grant County, KY?
Grant County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #49 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Grant County?
Life expectancy in Grant County is 72.0 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Grant County below the state average.
How does Grant County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Grant County's health score of 41/100 is above the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 72.0 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Grant County?
Key health factors for Grant County include: life expectancy (72.0 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (40:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 82:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Grant County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.0 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Grant County healthier than the Kentucky average?
Grant County's health score of 41/100 exceeds the Kentucky average of 41/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Grant County has better primary care access (40:1 ratio) than the state average (42:1).

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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.