Hart County Health Data
Hart County, Kentucky
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hart County, Kentucky
Hart County Lags Far Behind National Health
Hart County residents live to 73.2 years on average—more than 4.9 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.1 years. Nearly three in ten people report poor or fair health (27.1%), one of the highest rates in Kentucky and a warning sign of serious chronic disease burden.
Hart Ranks in Lower Third Statewide
At 73.2 years, Hart County's life expectancy is about 1 year above Kentucky's 72.2-year average, but its 27.1% poor/fair health rate far exceeds the state norm. This gap suggests Hart residents are surviving longer but living with more disease and disability.
Struggling Worse Than Most Neighbors
Hart's 27.1% poor/fair health rate is the worst among its peer counties, exceeding Jackson (29.5%) only by suffering higher disease burden than Henry, Harrison, and Henderson. Primary care availability here (26 per 100,000) is half that of Henry County (58) and a quarter of Hopkins County (100).
Uninsured Rate Higher, Care Access Limited
Hart County's 7.9% uninsured rate exceeds Kentucky's 7% average, leaving nearly 1 in 12 residents without coverage and delaying preventive care. The county offers only 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, but compensates somewhat with 122 mental health providers—suggesting behavioral health needs drive much local healthcare demand.
Get Covered Before Illness Strikes
With higher uninsurance and disease burden, Hart County residents need accessible coverage now. Apply at kynect.ky.gov today—financial assistance often makes premiums affordable, and early coverage can help manage chronic conditions before they worsen.
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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.