Rockcastle County Health Data
Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Rockcastle County significantly behind U.S.
Rockcastle County's life expectancy of 69.2 years trails the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 5.3 years. The county's 28.4% poor/fair health rate—the highest in its cohort—far exceeds the national average of 17.9%, signaling major health challenges.
Among Kentucky's worst health outcomes
Rockcastle County ranks in the lower tier of Kentucky counties with a life expectancy of 69.2 years—3 years below the state average of 72.2 years. The 28.4% poor/fair health rate is among the worst in the state, indicating concentrated chronic disease and health disadvantage.
Worst health in its immediate region
Rockcastle County's life expectancy of 69.2 years is comparable to Pike County (69.3) but notably trails Russell County (72.1) and Pulaski County (72.1). The county's 28.4% poor/fair health rate is the highest among all regional neighbors, marking Rockcastle as the most health-challenged in its cohort.
Scarce providers, minimal mental health access
Rockcastle County has only 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national average of 65—and just 56 mental health providers per 100K, creating severe behavioral health gaps. With a 6.8% uninsured rate, close to the state average, residents have coverage but struggle to find available providers.
Verify coverage and seek resources
Nearly 7% of Rockcastle County residents are uninsured, and provider scarcity compounds the challenge of accessing care. Confirm your coverage at healthcare.gov and ask your insurance provider about telehealth options or network providers outside 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.