Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
202
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.2
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison 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
Madison County Uninsured Rate Remains Lower Than State And National Norms
Health data brief for Madison County, Kentucky.
In Madison County, 6.1% of residents under age 65 are without health insurance. This figure is lower than the Kentucky statewide average of 7.0% and the national figure of 10%. Health status reports show that 19.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national median. The ratio of primary care providers in the county is 48 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has 202 providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. Life expectancy for Madison County residents is 73.8 years. This is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.