Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.0
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 Knox County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Knox County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Knox County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Knox County, Kentucky.
Knox County has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 people. This is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 69.5 years, which is shorter than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. About 27.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% and lower than the 10% national average. For mental health care, the county has 94 providers per 100,000 people, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These statistics are pulled from current health and provider registries. 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.