Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison 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
Harrison County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Harrison County, Kentucky.
Harrison County has an uninsured rate of 6.2%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and lower than the national average of 10%. Residents of the county have a life expectancy of 72.3 years, which is nearly equal to the state average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. In terms of medical professionals, the county has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents; both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Additionally, 21.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. 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.