Rowan County Health Data
Rowan County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.4 per 100K
Dentists
24.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.8
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 Rowan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.3% | 53.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rowan 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
Rowan County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Rowan County, Kentucky.
Rowan County reports a mental health provider ratio of 606 per 100,000 residents, more than doubling the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high ratio is the most distinctive metric for the county. The life expectancy in Rowan is 71.8 years, which is slightly lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 24.2% of the population, exceeding the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability stands at 64 per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.