Larue County Health Data
Larue County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.3 per 100K
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 Larue County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Larue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Larue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Larue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Larue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Larue 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
Larue County Primary Care Provider Availability Lowest in Region
Health data brief for Larue County, Kentucky.
In Larue County, there are 13 primary care providers per 100,000 people. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county reports an uninsured rate of 9.1%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Approximately 27.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is more than the 17% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 72.7 years, which is slightly longer than the state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the 77-year national average. Mental health provider availability is 72 per 100,000, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a profile of the county health infrastructure. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Larue 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 Larue 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.