Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.1 per 100K
Dentists
11.3
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 Lyon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lyon 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
Lyon County Life Expectancy Reaches 76 Years
Health data brief for Lyon County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Lyon County is 76.0 years, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and nears the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is closer to national norms, clinical access for mental health includes 54 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. There are 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 70. The uninsured rate stands at 8.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. These statistics are derived from current health and provider databases to summarize the clinical and health status of the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lyon 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 Lyon 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.