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.
Strengthen Your Insurance Today
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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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.