Rockcastle County Health Data
Rockcastle County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.6 per 100K
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 Rockcastle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockcastle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockcastle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockcastle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockcastle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockcastle 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
Limited Mental Health Provider Availability in Rockcastle County
Health data brief for Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
Rockcastle County has 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider gap is a distinct feature of the local clinical landscape. Life expectancy in the county is 69.2 years, which is shorter than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 28.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, compared to 17% nationally. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.0% and below the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 50 per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.