Grant County Health Data

Grant County, Kentucky

CDC County Health Rankings

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

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

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.2%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Depression24.1%

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.3%
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity27.0%

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.9%
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

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%
Short Sleep Duration42.0%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Mental health access

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.

Get Care in Grant 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.

St Elizabeth Grant

ER
Not rated by CMS
(859) 824-8105
238 Barnes Road, Williamstown, KY 41097
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Church

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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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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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.