Robertson County Health Data
Robertson County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
89.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
89.3
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 Robertson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Robertson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Poor and Fair Health Rates Reported in Robertson County
Health data brief for Robertson County, Kentucky.
In Robertson County, 26.5% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. This metric stands out as a significant health indicator for the county. The life expectancy in Robertson is 71.8 years, which is slightly below the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and roughly five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.7%, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Provider data for primary care and mental health per 100,000 residents is currently unavailable for this county. These statistics are based on the latest available reporting from federal health databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Robertson 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 Robertson 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.