Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Kentucky
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon County approaches national health average
Lyon County residents live to 76.0 years on average—just 2.9 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years and substantially ahead of most Kentucky peers. Only one in five residents (20.2%) report poor or fair health, indicating a notably healthier population.
Kentucky's healthiest county profile
At 76.0 years, Lyon County's life expectancy far exceeds Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years by 3.8 years—the highest among all 120 Kentucky counties in this analysis. The county's 20.2% poor/fair health rate represents exceptional performance statewide.
Far outpaces Eastern Kentucky health metrics
Lyon County's 76.0-year life expectancy represents a 6.3-year advantage over Lee County (68.3 years) and 2.2 years over Logan County (73.8 years), despite having moderate provider density at 34 primary care and 54 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This health success story merits closer study.
Higher uninsured rate amid better outcomes
Interestingly, Lyon County's 8.6% uninsured rate—the highest in the comparison set and above Kentucky's 7.0% average—exists alongside the county's exceptional health outcomes. This suggests strong provider supply (34 primary care per 100K) and health-conscious behaviors compensate for coverage gaps.
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Even though Lyon County leads statewide in life expectancy, nearly 1 in 12 residents still lack health insurance. Visit healthcare.gov to explore coverage options and ensure every resident can access the preventive care that keeps your county healthy.
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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.