Hickman County Health Data
Hickman County, Kentucky
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hickman County, Kentucky
Hickman Trails U.S. Health Outcomes Sharply
Hickman County residents live to just 71.5 years on average—6.6 years below the U.S. average of 78.1 years. Over one in five people report poor or fair health (21.8%), suggesting chronic disease and limited preventive care access in this rural county.
Below Kentucky Average on All Measures
At 71.5 years, Hickman County falls below Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, ranking in the state's lower third for life expectancy. Its 21.8% poor/fair health rate and high uninsurance compound these challenges across the county's population.
Rural Isolation Limits Health Resources
Hickman's 71.5-year life expectancy ranks second-worst among its peers, ahead only of Jackson (71.1). Data on primary care providers is unavailable, but with just 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county clearly faces a rural access crisis.
Limited Data Reflects Rural Healthcare Gaps
Hickman County's 7.2% uninsured rate sits slightly above Kentucky's average, while primary care provider data remains unavailable—likely signaling that few practices operate here. With only 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county's residents often travel long distances for any specialized care.
Rural Coverage: Act Now for Hickman
Rural Hickman needs residents to secure health insurance before medical crises strike. Even without robust local providers, coverage from kynect.ky.gov ensures you can access care when needed and protect your family from catastrophic costs.
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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.