Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Webster County, Kentucky
Webster County trails national health
At 70.1 years, Webster County's life expectancy ranks 1.3 years below the U.S. average of 71.4 years. The county's 24.6% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 21%, indicating residents face both shorter lifespans and higher rates of daily health challenges.
Among Kentucky's weakest health outcomes
Webster County's 70.1-year life expectancy falls 2.1 years below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, placing it among the state's lowest performers. This substantial gap reflects systemic health challenges that demand attention and resources.
Struggling alongside regional peers
Webster County ranks at the bottom of its regional group, trailing even Wayne County (72.7 years) and Wolfe County (65.5 years by regional proximity). Most critically, the county has only 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in its region—and just 47 mental health providers, creating a severe access gap.
Double burden: uninsured and underserved
Webster County's 9.2% uninsured rate exceeds Kentucky's 7.0% average, and the crisis deepens when paired with critically low provider availability—just 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This combination means many residents lack both coverage and access to care, compounding health vulnerabilities.
Insurance is the first step
Webster County residents without coverage should prioritize enrollment at healthcare.gov or through local health centers—9.2% uninsured is a barrier to better health. Once covered, residents can work with providers to address the chronic conditions and health concerns driving the county's poor outcomes.
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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.