Trimble County Health Data

Trimble County, Kentucky

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Trimble County, Kentucky

Trimble at National Life Expectancy Parity

At 72.2 years, Trimble County matches Kentucky's state average exactly but trails the U.S. average of 74.4 years by 2.2 years. With 20.9% reporting poor or fair health, just below the national average of 21%, daily wellness remains a concern.

Meets Kentucky's State Baseline

Trimble County's 72.2-year life expectancy exactly matches Kentucky's state average, placing it at the midpoint of state health rankings. This baseline performance suggests both opportunity and room for improvement.

Below-Average Among Regional Peers

Trimble County's 72.2-year life expectancy trails Scott (75.7 years) and Shelby (76.2 years) by 3-4 years but ties Todd at the lower end. Its 20.9% poor/fair health rate ranks better than Todd (27.2%) but worse than Spencer (20.2%).

Limited Provider and Insurance Access

Trimble County has just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 35 mental health providers per 100,000, both below peer averages. At 6.7% uninsured, Trimble is close to the state average of 7.0%, indicating moderate coverage challenges.

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Nearly 7% of Trimble County residents lack coverage. Go to healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to check eligibility for Medicaid and marketplace plans—securing insurance helps you access the limited primary care available locally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Trimble County, KY?
Trimble County has a health score of 44/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #39 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Trimble County?
Life expectancy in Trimble County is 72.2 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Trimble County below the state average.
How does Trimble County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Trimble County's health score of 44/100 is above the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 72.2 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Trimble County?
Key health factors for Trimble County include: life expectancy (72.2 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 35:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Trimble County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 44/100 ("Below Average"), Trimble County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.2 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Trimble County healthier than the Kentucky average?
Trimble County's health score of 44/100 exceeds the Kentucky average of 41/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Trimble County has better primary care access (23:1 ratio) than the state average (42:1).

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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.