Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marshall County Mental Health Provider Ratio Far Below National Median
Health data brief for Marshall County, Kentucky.
Marshall County has 35 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also below the national median of 70, with 41 providers per 100,000 people. Despite these provider ratios, the county’s uninsured rate of 6.2% is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Further information on provider ratios can be found via the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
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.