Grayson County Health Data
Grayson County, Kentucky
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grayson County, Kentucky
Grayson County faces health challenges
At 71.0 years, Grayson County's life expectancy falls 1 year below the U.S. average of 72.0 years, signaling shorter lifespans than most Americans. With 23.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health—well above the national average—Grayson faces steeper health headwinds than the nation overall.
Grayson County trails Kentucky average
Grayson's 71.0-year life expectancy lags Kentucky's 72.2-year state average by more than a year, placing it among the state's less healthy counties. The 7.5% uninsured rate also exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning fewer residents have health insurance here than statewide.
Strong doctor access despite health gaps
Grayson County leads neighboring Grant (40) and Graves (27) counties with 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, offering good access to routine care. With 127 mental health providers per 100K, Grayson ranks among the highest in the region for behavioral health access.
Healthcare access is available but gaps remain
Despite having the region's best primary care access at 60 providers per 100K, Grayson County's 23.9% poor/fair health rate suggests barriers beyond provider availability—possibly affordability, transportation, or chronic disease. The 7.5% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 13 residents skip doctor visits due to cost.
Insurance changes everything
If you're among the 7.5% of uninsured Grayson County residents, signing up for coverage takes one visit to Healthcare.gov or a call to a local health center. Health insurance means preventive care, prescription coverage, and peace of mind you can afford.
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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.