Oldham County Health Data
Oldham County, Kentucky
Health Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Oldham County, Kentucky
Kentucky's health leader: longest life expectancy
Oldham County residents live to 79.7 years, a remarkable 8.3 years above the U.S. average of 71.4 years and 7.5 years above Kentucky's state average. Only 13.6% report poor or fair health—by far the lowest in this eight-county set.
Outperforming Kentucky by every metric
Oldham County's 79.7-year life expectancy stands 7.5 years above Kentucky's 72.2-year average, while its 3.6% uninsured rate is less than half the state's 7.0% average. This combination of longevity and coverage is exceptional within Kentucky.
Clear regional health leader
Oldham County outpaces all seven peer counties by 4–15 years in life expectancy, with the next-best being Nelson County at 74.2 years. Its 60 primary care providers and 138 mental health providers per 100K are among the highest in the comparison.
Universal coverage and abundant providers
With a 3.6% uninsured rate, 96.4% of Oldham County residents carry health insurance—the highest proportion among the eight counties. The county's 60 primary care and 138 mental health providers per 100K ensure residents can access care quickly and consistently.
Stay covered, stay healthy
Oldham County's health leadership depends on near-universal coverage; the small 3.6% uninsured population should enroll at healthcare.gov to complete this success story. Continuous coverage enables the preventive care patterns that help residents live nearly 8 years longer than average.
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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.