Hopkins County Health Data
Hopkins County, Kentucky
Health Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins Lags National Life Expectancy
Hopkins County residents live to 72.3 years on average, nearly 5.8 years below the U.S. average of 78.1 years. One in four people report poor or fair health (24%), reflecting a population managing significant chronic disease burden.
Barely Matches State Average, Underperforms
At 72.3 years, Hopkins County life expectancy matches Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, but its 24% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state norm. The county sits squarely in Kentucky's middle tier, with outcomes neither notably strong nor notably weak.
Best Primary Care Access in Region
Hopkins County's 72.3-year life expectancy ranks midway among its peers, but its 100 primary care providers per 100,000 residents is the highest in the region—double Henry County's 58 and nearly quadruple Jackson's 23. This strong primary care presence supports community health management.
Excellent Access, Better-Than-Average Coverage
Hopkins County's 6.8% uninsured rate sits below Kentucky's 7% average, and the county leads its peers in primary care density at 100 providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health resources are also robust at 138 providers per 100,000, supporting both physical and behavioral health care.
Maintain Hopkins' Healthcare Strength
Hopkins County's strong provider base and good insurance coverage support better health outcomes. If you're among the 6.8% uninsured, visit kynect.ky.gov to activate coverage—strong care access here means you'll benefit immediately.
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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.