Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Martin County, Kentucky
Martin County faces serious health crisis
Life expectancy in Martin County is just 70.6 years—nearly 2 years below the U.S. average of 72.3 years. An alarming 33.9% of residents report poor or fair health—nearly double the national average of 17.9%—reflecting deep chronic disease burden and health despair.
Among Kentucky's most challenged
Martin County's 70.6-year life expectancy is 1.6 years below Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, placing it near the bottom statewide. With 33.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health, Martin ranks among Kentucky's most health-challenged counties.
Worst in regional peer group
Martin County's 70.6-year life expectancy ranks lowest among eastern Kentucky peers, with the highest poor/fair health rate at 33.9%. Primary care access is severely limited at just 36 providers per 100,000—only slightly better than McCreary County's critically low 6 per 100K—forcing residents to travel far for basic care.
Underinsured and under-resourced
Martin County's 6.6% uninsured rate is slightly below Kentucky's average, but the real barrier is provider scarcity: only 36 primary care providers and 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Many residents must travel an hour or more to see a doctor, delaying diagnoses and worsening health crises.
Get covered and seek care proactively
In a county where nearly 1 in 3 people report poor health, insurance is life-saving but access is challenging. Enroll at kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-MY-KYNCT, then ask your doctor about telehealth options and regional health centers that can reduce travel burden for urgent and routine 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.