Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County Mental Health Provider Access Diverges From National Median
Health data brief for Grant County, Kentucky.
Grant County reports 82 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, life expectancy sits at 72.0 years, slightly trailing the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national figure of approximately 77 years. About 22.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national 17% mark. Conversely, the uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Primary care access shows 40 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. These statistics are based on reporting from federal healthcare and census databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.