Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
186
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.1
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 Shelby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shelby 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
Shelby County Life Expectancy Reaches Four Years Beyond State Average
Health data brief for Shelby County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Shelby County is 76.2 years, placing it four years ahead of the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and nearing the national average of 77 years. The county matches the state's average uninsured rate at 7.0%, which is lower than the national average of 10%. Clinical care data shows 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exactly half of the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 186 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Furthermore, 18.3% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, a rate slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local health trends in comparison to broader state and national datasets. Explore Kentucky state-level health data for further context.
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.