Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
245
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan 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
Morgan County Primary Care Access Numbers Diverge From State Norms
Health data brief for Morgan County, Kentucky.
Morgan County reports a primary care provider ratio of 7 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care is closer to national trends, with 245 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 73.0 years, higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 27.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These findings provide context on clinical access and general health outcomes in the county. 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.