Livingston County Health Data
Livingston County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Livingston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Livingston 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
Livingston County Uninsured Rate Remains Below National Mark
Health data brief for Livingston County, Kentucky.
Livingston County has an uninsured rate of 5.7%, which is lower than the national average of 10% and the Kentucky state average of 7.0%. However, clinical access remains below national benchmarks, with 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 68 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. Life expectancy for the county is 71.0 years, shorter than the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a statistical overview of the health outcomes and provider landscape in the county based on federal health reporting and workforce data. Explore state-level data.
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.