Leslie County Health Data
Leslie County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 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
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.5 per 100K
Dentists
29.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
78.0
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 Leslie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leslie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leslie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leslie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leslie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leslie 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
Uninsured Rate in Leslie County Sits at 5.4 Percent
Health data brief for Leslie County, Kentucky.
Leslie County maintains an uninsured rate of 5.4%, which is lower than both the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. In terms of clinical access, the county has 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 61 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 68.7 years, shorter than the state average of 72.2 years and the national mark of 77 years. Additionally, 26.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which exceeds the national average of 17%. These numbers reflect the health status and provider infrastructure of the county as recorded in recent administrative health data. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.