Mason County Health Data
Mason County, Kentucky
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
493
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County matches national average
At 72.2 years, Mason County's life expectancy equals Kentucky's state average but falls slightly below the U.S. average of 72.3 years. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (24.5%) report poor or fair health, above the national average of 17.9%, indicating a population managing significant chronic disease.
Exactly average for Kentucky
Mason County's 72.2-year life expectancy matches Kentucky's state average precisely, placing it at the median for the state. The 24.5% poor/fair health rate is above Kentucky's statewide average, suggesting Mason residents live to an average age but with more chronic disease burden.
Middle performer, mental health leader
Mason County's 72.2-year life expectancy sits in the middle of its peer group—above Magoffin and Martin but below Marshall and Madison. What sets Mason apart dramatically is mental health resources: 493 providers per 100,000 residents—far exceeding any neighboring county and among the highest statewide.
Adequate coverage with exceptional mental health care
Mason County's 7.3% uninsured rate is slightly above Kentucky's 7.0%, but coverage access is reasonable. The county's standout strength is mental health: 493 providers per 100,000 residents means residents facing depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder have abundant access to care—a rare advantage in rural Kentucky.
Leverage your mental health advantage
Mason County's exceptional mental health provider network is a community asset—use it. Visit kynect.ky.gov to ensure you're covered, then don't hesitate to seek mental health services; Mason residents have easier access to therapists and psychiatrists than most of Kentucky.
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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.