Spencer County Health Data
Spencer County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Spencer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Spencer 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
Spencer County Mental Health Provider Availability Trails National Median
Health data brief for Spencer County, Kentucky.
Spencer County has 20 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, representing a wide difference from the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast to this provider ratio, the county's uninsured rate stands at 5.4%, lower than both the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.2 years, which is four years higher than the state average of 72.2 years and just under the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is 30 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Data also shows that 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical and health outcomes within the county. Explore state-level data for Kentucky health trends.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Spencer County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Spencer County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.