Lewis County Health Data
Lewis County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.4
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 Lewis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lewis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lewis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lewis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lewis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lewis 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
Lewis County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Lewis County, Kentucky.
Lewis County has 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider gap extends to mental health services, where the county reports 46 providers per 100,000 residents against a national median of 250. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 28.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 70.0 years, shorter than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate sits at 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These data points describe the clinical infrastructure and general health status of the county's population as measured by federal agencies. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lewis 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 Lewis 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.