Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
1.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.4
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott 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
Scott County Uninsured Rate Remains Significantly Below State Average
Health data brief for Scott County, Kentucky.
Scott County's uninsured rate of 4.5% is notably lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. This data point serves as a outlier in a county where other metrics track closer to regional norms. Residents here have a life expectancy of 75.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical access, the county has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio stands at 133 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 17.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. 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.