Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.3
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Webster County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Webster County, Kentucky.
Webster County has 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 47 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The life expectancy for the county is 70.1 years, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. About 9.2% of residents are uninsured, a rate higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Finally, 24.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Webster 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 Webster 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.