Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
463
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.1
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery 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
Montgomery County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Kentucky.
Montgomery County has 463 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider access is lower than the national median, with 50 providers per 100,000 compared to the national figure of 70. The county’s life expectancy of 71.9 years is slightly lower than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. These metrics highlight the distinct provider landscape of the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.