Owen County Health Data
Owen County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.4 per 100K
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 Owen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Owen 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
Owen County primary care provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Owen County, Kentucky.
Owen County records 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 53 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, which is slightly higher than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.9% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Owen County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Owen County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.