Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
33.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
53.7
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 Martin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 12.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Martin 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
Martin County Poor Health Rate More Than Double National Average
Health data brief for Martin County, Kentucky.
Data shows that 33.9% of adults in Martin County report being in poor or fair health, which is approximately double the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 70.6 years, lower than both the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access metrics show 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is about half the national median of 70. The county has 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate among residents under age 65 is 6.6%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Martin 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 Martin 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.