Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.9 per 100K
Dentists
15.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.2
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 Henderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henderson 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
Life Expectancy in Henderson County Exceeds State Average
Health data brief for Henderson County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Henderson County is 73.3 years, which is more than a year higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years. While this exceeds the state mark, it remains below the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 19.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 6.9%, sitting just below the state average of 7.0% and below the national rate of 10%. Regarding medical professionals, Henderson has 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 150 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.