Trigg County Health Data
Trigg County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 Trigg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Trigg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Trigg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Trigg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Trigg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Trigg County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Trigg County Health Data Shows Mental Health Provider Gap
Health data brief for Trigg County, Kentucky.
Trigg County has 28 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While primary care provider data is unavailable for the county, other metrics show an uninsured rate of 8.3%, higher than the Kentucky average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, marginally higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.8% of adults in Trigg County report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures reflect health and provider access measurements at the county level relative to state and national benchmarks. Explore more details on Kentucky health statistics.
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.