Lewis County Health Data

Lewis County, Kentucky

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Lewis County, Kentucky

Lewis County faces eight-year life gap

Lewis County residents live to 70.0 years on average, falling 8.9 years short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Nearly three in ten residents (28.9%) report poor or fair health, significantly exceeding the national average of 11%.

Among Kentucky's lower-tier health performers

At 70.0 years, Lewis County's life expectancy trails Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years by 2.2 years. The county's 28.9% poor/fair health rate reflects substantial chronic disease burden across the population.

Mid-range Eastern Kentucky health profile

Lewis County's 70.0-year life expectancy sits between Leslie County (68.7) and Lincoln County (70.5), with the lowest primary care provider density among peers at just 15 per 100,000 residents. With only 46 mental health providers per 100,000, Lewis County faces the region's most constrained behavioral health access.

Higher uninsured rate compounds access barriers

Lewis County's 7.6% uninsured rate exceeds both the state average (7.0%) and national trends, and the county's severe provider shortage (15 primary care providers per 100K) means even insured residents struggle to find care. This one-two punch of coverage gaps and limited supply creates a critical access crisis.

Coverage is your first step to care

With one in thirteen residents uninsured and few providers available, every covered resident has a better chance of accessing needed care. Visit healthcare.gov today to check your coverage and ensure you're connected to the health system your community needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lewis County, KY?
Lewis County has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #111 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lewis County?
Life expectancy in Lewis County is 70.0 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Lewis County below the state average.
How does Lewis County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Lewis County's health score of 26/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 70.0 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Lewis County?
Key health factors for Lewis County include: life expectancy (70.0 years), uninsured rate (7.6%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 46:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lewis County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), Lewis County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.0 years. 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Lewis County?
Lewis County's health score of 26/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.