Kenton County Health Data
Kenton County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Kenton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kenton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kenton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kenton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 10.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kenton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kenton 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
Kenton County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Kenton County, Kentucky.
The uninsured rate in Kenton County is 5.4%. This is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the 77-year national average. About 16.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, nearly matching the 17% national average. Provider availability includes 87 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care is supported by 231 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health conditions and resource availability in the county. 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.