Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly One Quarter of Monroe County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Monroe County, Kentucky.
In Monroe County, 24.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 72.3 years, which is nearly identical to the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Provider access includes 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 80 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. This data illustrates the health status and clinical capacity within the county compared to broader trends. 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.