Menifee County Health Data
Menifee County, Kentucky
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
334
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Menifee County, Kentucky
Menifee faces serious health challenges
At just 70.0 years, Menifee County's life expectancy falls 4.0 years below the U.S. average (74.0) and 2.2 years below Kentucky's state average (72.2). A striking 27.2% of residents report poor or fair health—among the highest rates in the state—signaling deep underlying health vulnerabilities.
Shortest life expectancy in dataset
Menifee ranks near the bottom of Kentucky counties by longevity and shows one of the highest rates of self-reported poor health in the state. These metrics point to significant socioeconomic, lifestyle, and healthcare access barriers that require urgent community attention.
Struggles compared to local peers
Menifee's 70.0-year life expectancy trails all nearby counties, including Morgan (73.0), Metcalfe (71.8), and even the statewide average. Remarkably, Menifee has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 and 334 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest mental health staffing in the region—yet health outcomes remain poor.
Mental health access outpaces outcomes
Despite exceptional mental health provider density (334 per 100,000), Menifee's 27.2% poor health rate suggests barriers beyond availability—likely poverty, transportation, or stigma limiting actual care engagement. At 6.7% uninsured and with 48 primary care providers per 100,000, insurance and provider supply are present but insufficient to reverse health decline.
Comprehensive care starts with coverage
Menifee residents facing health crises need consistent, comprehensive insurance to access the region's available mental and primary care providers. Visit kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4-KY-HEALTH to explore Medicaid and financial assistance options that remove coverage barriers.
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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.