Todd County Health Data
Todd County, Kentucky
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Todd County, Kentucky
Todd County Faces Critical Health Crisis
At 73.0 years, Todd County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 74.4 years by 1.4 years. With 27.2% reporting poor or fair health—the worst rate in the region—Todd residents face severe daily wellness challenges that demand urgent attention.
Bottom Tier of State Health
Todd County's 73.0-year life expectancy sits slightly above Kentucky's 72.2-year average, but its 27.2% poor/fair health rate is among the worst in the state. This disconnect signals acute health crises despite average longevity.
Regional Health Crisis
Todd County's 27.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest among all peer counties—5 percentage points worse than Simpson (21.0%) and Spencer (20.2%). Its 73.0-year life expectancy ties Simpson but trails all other regional peers.
Severe Care Gaps and Coverage Crisis
Todd County has critically low provider access with just 16 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in the region—and 56 mental health providers per 100,000. Most alarmingly, 12.7% are uninsured, nearly double Kentucky's 7.0% average, creating a perfect storm for poor health outcomes.
Get Covered Immediately
Todd County's 12.7% uninsured rate is a health emergency that demands action. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov today to enroll in Medicaid or marketplace coverage—securing insurance is your lifeline to the limited primary care available.
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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.