McLean County Health Data
McLean County, Kentucky
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in McLean County, Kentucky
McLean lives longer than average
At 74.5 years, McLean County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 74.0 years—a solid win for this western Kentucky community. That advantage persists even when comparing to Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, suggesting better-than-typical health outcomes for the region.
Among Kentucky's healthier counties
McLean ranks well within Kentucky, where life expectancy varies from 70 to 75 years across counties. With 20.1% of residents reporting poor or fair health, McLean sits below many state peers, reflecting a relatively health-conscious population.
Outpacing nearby rural counties
McLean's 74.5-year life expectancy edges out neighboring Meade County (75.1) and Mercer County (73.4), though mental health support lags considerably at 44 per 100,000 residents compared to Meade's 73 per 100,000. Limited primary care data makes full comparison difficult, but McLean appears to hold its own among regional peers.
Uninsured rate matches state average
McLean's 7.0% uninsured rate matches Kentucky's state average exactly, meaning roughly one in every 14 residents lacks health coverage. Primary care provider data is unavailable, but mental health providers serve the county at 44 per 100,000—lower than many neighboring areas.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among the 7% of McLean County without health insurance, navigating options shouldn't feel overwhelming. Visit kynect.ky.gov or call local health departments to explore Medicaid, private plans, and financial assistance tailored to your situation.
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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.