Simpson County Health Data
Simpson County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.3
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 Simpson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Simpson | 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 Simpson 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
Simpson County Reports Low Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Simpson County, Kentucky.
Simpson County reports 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical care gap is documented alongside an uninsured rate of 5.9%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.0 years, higher than the state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. For mental health services, the ratio is 99 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 21.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from federal and national health databases. 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.