Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Kentucky
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Harrison County, Kentucky
Harrison's Life Expectancy Lags Nation
Residents of Harrison County live to an average of 72.3 years, nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 78.1 years. One in five people report poor or fair health, reflecting underlying chronic conditions that shorten lives across the region.
Slightly Above Kentucky's Health Baseline
Harrison County's 72.3-year life expectancy edges out Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, placing it in the middle tier of the state's 120 counties. The county's 21% poor/fair health rate sits below the state burden, suggesting better-than-average health management here.
Healthier Than Rural Peers
Harrison residents outlive those in Jackson County (71.1 years) and Hickman County (71.5 years), but fall slightly short of Henderson County's 73.3 years. Primary care access here—53 providers per 100,000—mirrors Henderson's availability and beats rural neighbors like Jackson County's 23 per 100,000.
Strong Insurance Coverage, Good Access
Only 6.2% of Harrison County residents lack health insurance, better than Kentucky's 7% average and among the state's best rates. With 53 primary care providers and 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county offers solid day-to-day healthcare infrastructure.
Explore Your Health Insurance Options
Even in Harrison County's relatively strong market, nearly 1 in 16 residents remain uninsured. Visit kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4KY-ENROLL to review plans—you may qualify for subsidies that make coverage affordable.
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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.