Oldham County Health Data
Oldham County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Oldham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 14.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oldham 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
Oldham County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Oldham County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Oldham County is 79.7 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 3.6%, which is lower than the 7.0% state average and the 10% national average. About 13.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Regarding health services, the county has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 138 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.