Powell County Health Data
Powell County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County's health lags national pace
Powell County's life expectancy of 68.6 years runs 5.9 years behind the U.S. average of 74.5 years. The county's 23.8% poor/fair health rate, while among the better in its region, still exceeds the national average of 17.9%.
Below average but closer to state mean
Powell County's life expectancy of 68.6 years sits 3.6 years below Kentucky's 72.2-year average, putting it in the lower tier of state health outcomes. The 23.8% poor/fair health rate is slightly better than many neighboring counties, suggesting some resilience in population health.
Health outcomes comparable to neighbors
Powell County's life expectancy of 68.6 years closely mirrors Pike County (69.3) and Rockcastle County (69.2), with all three counties facing similar health challenges. The county's 23.8% poor/fair health rate ranks favorably within the region, placing it among the healthier neighbors.
Severe primary care provider shortage
Powell County has just 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a critical shortfall compared to the national average of 65 per 100K—forcing residents to travel for routine medical care. Mental health providers are also scarce at 116 per 100K, yet the uninsured rate of 6.2% is below state average, suggesting coverage exists but access remains a barrier.
Secure coverage to access care
With only 6.2% of Powell County uninsured, most residents have coverage—but provider scarcity makes using that coverage difficult. Confirm your insurance status at healthcare.gov and ask about telehealth options or provider networks that extend beyond the county.
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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.