Meade County Health Data
Meade County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Meade County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meade 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
Meade County Primary Care Availability Below National Median
Health data brief for Meade County, Kentucky.
Meade County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 23 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to specialized care also differs from broader trends, with 73 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 75.1 years, which is longer than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 6.3% of the population is uninsured, a lower rate than both the state average of 7.0% and the national figure of 10%. About 20.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is a higher percentage than the 17% national average. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical capacity and health status in the region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Meade 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 Meade 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.