Union County Health Data
Union County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.2 per 100K
Dentists
14.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
52.3
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | 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 Union County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Union County, Kentucky.
Union County reports 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of insurance coverage, 6.9% of residents are uninsured, which is slightly lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the 10% national average. The life expectancy for residents in the county is 73.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The county also has 84 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.