Laurel County Health Data
Laurel County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.4 per 100K
Dentists
11.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.0
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 Laurel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Laurel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Laurel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Laurel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Laurel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Laurel 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Laurel County Trails Median
Health data brief for Laurel County, Kentucky.
Laurel County has 103 mental health providers per 100,000 people. This is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, which is similar to the state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the 77-year national average. About 24.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, compared to the state average of 7.0% and the 10% national average. In terms of physical health services, there are 38 primary care providers per 100,000 people, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. These figures provide a comparison of health resources and wellness indicators in the area. 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.