Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Kentucky
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Henry County, Kentucky
Henry County Falls Well Behind U.S. Health
Henry County residents live to 72.7 years on average—5.4 years less than the U.S. average of 78.1 years. One in four people report poor or fair health (23.5%), indicating a population managing significant chronic disease burden.
Slightly Above State Average, Still Struggling
Henry County's 72.7-year life expectancy exceeds Kentucky's 72.2-year average, but its 23.5% poor/fair health rate lies above the state norm. The county sits in Kentucky's middle tier for population health outcomes, with room for improvement in disease management.
Middle Ground Among Peer Counties
Henry's 72.7-year life expectancy ranks better than Jackson (71.1) and Hickman (71.5), but trails Henderson (73.3) and Harrison (72.3). The county's 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank highest among this peer group, supporting reasonable care access.
Moderate Uninsurance, Strong Primary Care
Henry County's 7.7% uninsured rate exceeds Kentucky's 7% average, leaving roughly 1 in 13 residents without health coverage. However, the county compensates with 58 primary care providers per 100,000—the highest primary care density in its peer group—plus 56 mental health providers.
Close the Coverage Gap in Henry County
With 7.7% uninsurance, Henry has room to improve. If you're uninsured or underinsured, visit kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4KY-ENROLL—many residents qualify for subsidies that bring coverage costs down significantly.
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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.