Hopkins County Health Data
Hopkins County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Hopkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hopkins County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hopkins County Primary Care Provider Access Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Hopkins County, Kentucky.
Hopkins County reports 100 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is 30 points higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's mental health provider ratio is 138 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Hopkins County is 72.3 years, nearly identical to the Kentucky average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.