Powell County Health Data
Powell County, Kentucky
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Powell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Powell County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Powell County Records Low Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Powell County, Kentucky.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Powell County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical coverage gap is the most distinctive data point in the county's health profile. The life expectancy for the county is 68.6 years, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. About 23.8% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. On the other hand, the county’s uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is 116 per 100,000 residents, less than half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Powell 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 Powell 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 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.