Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe falls short of national norms
Monroe County's 72.3-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average (74.0) by 1.7 years, though it slightly exceeds Kentucky's state average (72.2). With 24.2% reporting poor or fair health and an 8.1% uninsured rate—above the state average—Monroe faces compounded barriers to good health outcomes.
Higher uninsured rate, weaker outcomes
Monroe's 8.1% uninsured rate ranks among Kentucky's higher rates, exceeding the state average of 7.0% and suggesting coverage gaps that may limit healthcare access. The county's 72.3-year life expectancy positions it in the lower-middle tier of Kentucky counties by longevity.
Outpaced by most adjacent counties
Monroe's 72.3-year life expectancy ranks below McLean (74.5), Meade (75.1), and Mercer (73.4), though it outpaces Metcalfe (71.8) and Menifee (70.0). With 45 primary care providers and 80 mental health providers per 100,000, Monroe's provider density sits in the mid-range, yet the elevated uninsured rate undermines utilization.
Uninsured rate drives access gaps
Monroe's 8.1% uninsured rate—the highest in this dataset—means roughly one in twelve residents lacks health coverage, likely delaying care and worsening health trajectories. Despite reasonable provider availability (45 primary care, 80 mental health per 100,000), uninsured residents struggle to connect with available services.
Closing Monroe's coverage gap matters
If you're among Monroe's uninsured, securing coverage is a critical first step toward better health outcomes and access to the county's available providers. Visit kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-4-KY-HEALTH today—coverage enrollment takes minutes and unlocks immediate care access.
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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.