Russell County Health Data
Russell County, Kentucky
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Russell County, Kentucky
Russell County nearly matches U.S. lifespan
Russell County's life expectancy of 72.1 years comes within 2.4 years of the U.S. average of 74.5 years, representing solid overall health outcomes. However, 29.3% of residents report poor or fair health—the second-highest in its cohort and far above the national 17.9% average.
Matches state average life expectancy
Russell County's life expectancy of 72.1 years essentially equals Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, placing it at the midpoint of state health outcomes. The 29.3% poor/fair health rate is elevated even within Kentucky, suggesting significant chronic disease burden despite middling lifespan.
Higher chronic illness despite decent lifespan
Russell County's life expectancy of 72.1 years ranks among the region's best, matching Pulaski County, but its 29.3% poor/fair health rate is the second-worst in the cohort, exceeded only by Rockcastle. This gap suggests Russell residents survive to average age but face substantial illness burden.
Limited primary care, scarce mental health access
Russell County has only 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national average of 65—and 192 mental health providers per 100K, creating access challenges. The 7.5% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 7.0%, leaving hundreds without coverage protection.
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Russell County's 7.5% uninsured rate exceeds the state average, and provider scarcity makes having insurance even more critical. Visit healthcare.gov to confirm your coverage, explore Medicaid eligibility, and find marketplace plans that connect you to available providers.
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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.