Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson Outperforms Nation on Life Span
Henderson County residents live to 73.3 years on average, outpacing both Kentucky (72.2 years) and nearly matching the U.S. average of 78.1 years. Just 19.5% of people report poor or fair health, among the lowest rates in the state and a marker of generally good population health.
Henderson: Kentucky's Health Sweet Spot
At 73.3 years, Henderson County ranks in Kentucky's top tier for life expectancy, exceeding the state average by 1.1 years. Its 19.5% poor/fair health rate is among the state's lowest, reflecting stronger disease prevention and management than most peer counties.
Healthiest County in Region
Henderson's 73.3-year life expectancy and 19.5% poor/fair health rate both lead its neighboring counties—beating Jackson (71.1 years, 29.5% poor/fair), Harrison (72.3, 21%), and Henry (72.7, 23.5%). The county's 52 primary care providers and 150 mental health providers per 100,000 support this health advantage.
Best-in-Region Insurance and Access
Henderson County's 6.9% uninsured rate sits just below Kentucky's average and reflects strong healthcare engagement. With 52 primary care and 150 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county delivers above-average access to both routine and behavioral health care.
Keep Henderson Healthy: Verify Coverage
Henderson County's strong health outcomes depend on consistent insurance access. Even here, 1 in 14 residents remain uninsured—visit kynect.ky.gov to confirm your coverage or explore new plans if your circumstances have changed.
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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.