Hancock County Health Data

Hancock County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Hancock County is 74.8 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Hancock County above the state average.

Hancock County's health score of 57/100 is above the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 74.8 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Hancock County include: life expectancy (74.8 years), uninsured rate (5.9%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 56:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Hancock County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Hancock County's health score of 57/100 exceeds the Kentucky average of 41/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.