Grayson County Health Data
Grayson County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Grayson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grayson 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
Life Expectancy in Grayson County Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Grayson County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Grayson County is 71.0 years, over a year shorter than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Roughly 23.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 127 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate for the county is 7.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national 10% rate. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical and demographic indicators in the region. 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.