Todd County Health Data
Todd County, Kentucky
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health 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
Poor / Fair Health
27.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Todd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Todd County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
High Rate of Poor Health Reported in Todd County
Health data brief for Todd County, Kentucky.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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In Todd County, 27.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure significantly higher than the national average of 17%. This report comes as the county's uninsured rate is 12.7%, which exceeds both the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 73.0 years, slightly higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Clinical care data indicates there are 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower at 56 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. These numbers summarize the county's health reporting and clinical provider landscape. Access information on clinical provider data through the NPPES registry.
Get Care in Todd 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 Todd 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 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.