Trimble County Health Data
Trimble County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.4
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 Trimble County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Trimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Trimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Trimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Trimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Trimble 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
Trimble County Primary Care Provider Ratio Under National Median
Health data brief for Trimble County, Kentucky.
Trimble County reports 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also lower at 35 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy of 72.2 years matches the Kentucky state average but falls short of the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. This data summarizes the current health outcomes and clinical access points for the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings for detailed methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Trimble 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 Trimble 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, 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.