Green County Health Data
Green County, Kentucky
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
262
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Green County, Kentucky
Green County has longest life expectancy
At 73.8 years, Green County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 72.0 years by nearly 2 years, indicating residents live significantly longer than most Americans. However, 27.8% report poor or fair health—well above the national average—suggesting chronic health burdens despite longevity.
Green County leads state in life expectancy
Green's 73.8-year life expectancy tops Kentucky's 72.2-year state average by 1.6 years, placing it among the state's longest-living populations. Yet the 8.0% uninsured rate exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning more residents lack coverage here than statewide.
Limited primary care but strong mental health access
Green County has the fewest primary care providers in the region at just 18 per 100,000 residents—half that of neighboring Grayson County. However, Green offers the region's best mental health access at 262 providers per 100K, far exceeding most rural Kentucky counties.
Primary care shortage creates daily challenges
With only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Green County faces a critical shortage—residents must often travel far for routine medical care or wait weeks for appointments. The 8.0% uninsured rate and high poor/fair health rate (27.8%) suggest that financial and access barriers drive health outcomes despite strong mental health services.
Close the coverage gap in Green County
The 8.0% of Green County residents without insurance can enroll through Healthcare.gov or Medicaid year-round, not just during open enrollment. Coverage gives you access to preventive care and reduces the need for emergency room visits.
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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.