Logan County Health Data
Logan County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.6
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 Logan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Logan 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
Logan County Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Logan County, Kentucky.
Logan County has 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also below national norms, with 22 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Residents in Logan County have a life expectancy of 73.8 years, which is longer than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The percentage of the population reporting poor or fair health is 21.2%, which exceeds the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, lower than both the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. These data points offer a snapshot of the healthcare landscape and provider availability in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Logan County, Kentucky
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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.