Larue County Health Data
Larue County, Kentucky
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County lags the national health picture
Larue's 72.7-year life expectancy runs 1.1 years below the U.S. average, and 27.4% report poor or fair health versus the national 21%. The county faces mounting health challenges despite modest life expectancy figures.
Slightly above Kentucky's average life span
Larue's 72.7-year life expectancy edges Kentucky's 72.2-year average by 0.5 years—a thin margin for a county struggling with other health metrics. Its 27.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average of 25%.
Mixed performance among regional peers
Larue's 72.7-year life expectancy sits between Laurel County (72.5 years) and Jessamine County (75.7 years), but its 27.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the region's worst. With only 13 primary care providers per 100K, Larue faces the state's most severe provider shortage.
Highest uninsured rate, fewest doctors
Larue's 9.1% uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties, and only 13 primary care providers per 100K represents Kentucky's most acute provider shortage. This combination creates a perfect storm for healthcare access.
Take action on coverage today
Visit kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4-KYNECT immediately to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or other coverage—Larue's uninsured rate shows many neighbors haven't yet enrolled. Ask your county health department about free clinics and emergency care options.
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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.