Wolfe County Health Data
Wolfe County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
223
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
35.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
61.7
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 Wolfe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wolfe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wolfe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wolfe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 40.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 13.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wolfe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wolfe 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
Wolfe County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Wolfe County, Kentucky.
Life expectancy in Wolfe County is 65.5 years, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also sees 35.5% of residents reporting poor or fair health, a rate more than double the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. There are 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 223 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are below the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wolfe 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 Wolfe 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.