Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Taylor County, Kentucky
Taylor County Faces Life Expectancy Gap
At 71.7 years, Taylor County's life expectancy falls 2.7 years short of the U.S. average of 74.4 years. Additionally, 21.6% report poor or fair health, above the national average of 21%, indicating significant health challenges across the county.
Below-Average Health Outcomes
Taylor County's 71.7-year life expectancy falls 0.5 years below Kentucky's 72.2-year average, placing it in the lower half of state health rankings. This shortfall reflects persistent wellness disparities in the region.
Worst-Performing Peer County
Taylor County's 71.7-year life expectancy is the lowest among all peer counties, trailing Scott (75.7 years) by 4 years and Shelby (76.2 years) by 4.5 years. Its 21.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the region's worst.
Exceptional Provider Access
Despite health challenges, Taylor County boasts impressive healthcare infrastructure with 72 primary care providers per 100,000—among the highest in the region—and 269 mental health providers per 100,000. At 6.4% uninsured, below the state average, coverage is strong but health outcomes remain poor.
Use Available Resources Fully
Taylor County's excellent provider availability offers a unique advantage; 6.4% of residents still lack insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to ensure you're enrolled in coverage and accessing the mental and primary care services available locally.
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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.