Muhlenberg County Health Data
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.6 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
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 Muhlenberg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Muhlenberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Muhlenberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Muhlenberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Muhlenberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Muhlenberg 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
Mental health provider ratio significantly trails national median in Muhlenberg
Health data brief for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Muhlenberg County records 85 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data from the CDC and NPPES also indicates a primary care provider ratio of 33 per 100,000, which is less than half the national benchmark of 70 per 100,000 residents. The county’s life expectancy stands at 72.9 years, slightly ahead of the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Regarding health coverage, 6.9% of residents are uninsured, which is nearly identical to the state average of 7.0% and lower than the 10% national rate. 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.