McCreary County Health Data
McCreary County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 5.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.7
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 McCreary County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McCreary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McCreary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McCreary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McCreary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McCreary 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
McCreary County Records Primary Care Ratio Far Below National Norms
Health data brief for McCreary County, Kentucky.
Primary care provider access in McCreary County is measured at 6 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is also lower than the national median of 250, with 129 providers per 100,000 residents. The life expectancy in the county is 69.6 years, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 30.7% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, nearly double the 17% national average. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Explore state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McCreary 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 McCreary 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.