Graves County Health Data
Graves County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Graves County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Graves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Graves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Graves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Graves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Graves County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Graves County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Graves County, Kentucky.
Graves County has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has 99 providers per 100,000 residents, also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.0 years, higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national 10% benchmark. Data shows that 22.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures are retrieved from current federal health provider and census records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.