Graves County Health Data
Graves County, Kentucky
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Graves County, Kentucky
Graves County residents live slightly longer
At 73.0 years, Graves County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 72.0 years, suggesting residents here enjoy better longevity than most Americans. The county's 22.6% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with the national average, indicating typical health status for a rural county.
Graves ranks above Kentucky average
Graves County's 73.0-year life expectancy tops Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, placing it among the state's healthier counties. The uninsured rate of 7.3% slightly exceeds the state average of 7.0%, meaning slightly fewer residents have coverage than typical in Kentucky.
Graves County faces provider shortages
With just 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Graves County has fewer doctors than Grant County (40) and significantly fewer than Grayson County (60). Mental health access at 99 providers per 100K is strong compared to some neighbors, though below more urban counties.
Uninsured rate slightly above state average
Graves County's 7.3% uninsured rate means about 1 in 13 residents lack health coverage, slightly higher than Kentucky's 7.0% average. Finding a primary care doctor may require travel, as the county has only 27 providers per 100,000 residents—below the rural Kentucky standard.
Uninsured? Find coverage now
The 7.3% of Graves County residents without insurance can check Healthcare.gov or contact local community health centers to learn about Medicaid and marketplace plans. Coverage is affordable and protects you and your family from catastrophic medical debt.
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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.