Jessamine County Health Data
Jessamine County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
175
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.6 per 100K
Dentists
11.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.0
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 Jessamine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jessamine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jessamine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jessamine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 10.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jessamine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jessamine County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jessamine County Life Expectancy Exceeds Kentucky Average
Health data brief for Jessamine County, Kentucky.
Residents in Jessamine County have a life expectancy of 75.7 years. This figure is longer than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years, although it remains shorter than the 77-year national average. Approximately 17.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is similar to the 17% national mark. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.5%, compared to 7.0% for the state and 10% for the country. Regarding medical professionals, the county has 75 primary care providers per 100,000 people, slightly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, there are 175 providers per 100,000, while the national median is 250. These numbers reflect the current health and provider data for the area. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Jessamine County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.