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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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.