Hardin County Health Data
Hardin County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
456
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Hardin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardin County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Is Distinctive in Hardin County
Health data brief for Hardin County, Kentucky.
Hardin County has 456 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is considerably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate of 5.9% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 73.7 years, exceeding the state average of 72.2 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 60 per 100,000, below the national median of 70. Reports indicate 20.9% of the population is in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. These figures reflect local provider registrations and population health surveys. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hardin County, Kentucky
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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.