Green County Health Data
Green County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
27.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
79.8
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 Green County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.8% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Green 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
Green County Reports Significant Primary Care Provider Gap
Health data brief for Green County, Kentucky.
Green County has 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. While the primary care ratio is low, the mental health provider ratio is 262 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Green County is 73.8 years, surpassing the state average of 72.2 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 27.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. These statistics are compiled from federal health rankings and provider registries. 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.