Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
482
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.0
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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Pulaski County Exceeds Benchmarks
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Pulaski County reports a mental health provider ratio of 482 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 72.1 years, which is nearly identical to the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 25.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Pulaski County is 7.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 72 per 100,000 residents, aligning closely with the national median of 70 per 100,000. These data points provide a snapshot of current health systems. Explore state-level data.
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.