Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
269
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.9
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 Taylor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taylor 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
Taylor County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Taylor County, Kentucky.
Taylor County reports 269 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. This distinguishes the county from many regional neighbors in provider availability. The county also reports 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly above the national median of 70. However, life expectancy in the county is 71.7 years, lower than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 21.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These data points illustrate the current landscape of health outcomes and provider access. Review the CDC County Health Rankings for complete data sets.
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.