Rowan County Health Data
Rowan County, Kentucky
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 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
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
606
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County approaches national average
Rowan County's life expectancy of 71.8 years runs 2.7 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years, representing relatively strong performance within its state. The 24.2% poor/fair health rate, while elevated above the national 17.9% average, is among the better outcomes in its region.
Slightly below state average lifespan
Rowan County's life expectancy of 71.8 years sits 0.4 years below Kentucky's 72.2-year average, placing it near the state median. The 24.2% poor/fair health rate is one of the better in the state, suggesting relatively healthier population outcomes.
Among region's healthier counties
Rowan County's life expectancy of 71.8 years ties Robertson County and beats Pike (69.3), Powell (68.6), and Rockcastle (69.2) counties significantly. The 24.2% poor/fair health rate ranks among the best in the region, making Rowan one of the healthier counties in its cohort.
Solid mental health access, moderate primary care
Rowan County offers 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—slightly below the national average of 65—but boasts 606 mental health providers per 100K, providing strong behavioral health capacity. The uninsured rate of 6.2% is among the lowest in the region, enabling most residents to access available services.
Keep your insurance active
Only 6.2% of Rowan County residents lack insurance, the lowest rate in the cohort, reflecting strong coverage. Maintain your current plan and take advantage of Rowan's strong mental health provider network by verifying coverage at healthcare.gov.
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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.