Owsley County Health Data

Owsley County has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #95 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Owsley County is 64.5 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Owsley County below the state average.

Owsley County's health score of 30/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 64.5 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Owsley County include: life expectancy (64.5 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 175:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Owsley County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 64.5 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Owsley County's health score of 30/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.