Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Kentucky
Health Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marshall County, Kentucky
Marshall County leads on longevity
Marshall County residents live to 74.8 years on average—more than 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 72.3 years. Only 20.4% report poor or fair health, close to the national average of 17.9%, signaling a county where longer life often means better health.
Kentucky's lifespan champion
At 74.8 years, Marshall County has the highest life expectancy in this peer group and exceeds Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years by 2.6 years. This puts Marshall among Kentucky's healthiest counties by life expectancy measure.
Regional health leader
Marshall County's 74.8-year life expectancy tops Madison (73.8), Marion (73.2), and other nearby counties, earning its status as a regional health leader. However, with only 41 primary care providers per 100K and just 35 mental health providers per 100K, Marshall's mental health resources lag significantly behind peer counties like Mason (493 per 100K).
Good insurance, but tight mental health
Marshall County's 6.2% uninsured rate is well below Kentucky's 7.0%, with most residents covered for basic care. The challenge emerges in mental health: at 35 providers per 100,000—the lowest in this peer group—residents needing psychiatric or counseling services may struggle to find available providers.
Secure coverage and seek mental health support
Marshall County's low uninsured rate is strong, but don't let it lull you into complacency—verify your coverage annually at kynect.ky.gov. If you or your family need mental health care, ask your primary doctor for referrals or call 1-855-MY-KYNCT; some services may require travel to nearby counties.
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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.