Mercer County Health Data
Mercer County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
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 Mercer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mercer 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
Mercer County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Mercer County, Kentucky.
The uninsured rate in Mercer County is 6.5%, placing it lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. This coverage metric exists alongside a life expectancy of 73.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Clinical provider ratios show 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 130 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 19.9% of the county population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures highlight the specific health landscape of the county relative to state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.