Wolfe County Health Data
Wolfe County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County faces severe health crisis
At 65.5 years, Wolfe County's life expectancy ranks 5.9 years below the U.S. average of 71.4 years—among the lowest in America. The county's 35.5% poor or fair health rate is nearly double the national average of 21%, indicating a health emergency.
Kentucky's most serious health crisis
Wolfe County's 65.5-year life expectancy ranks 6.7 years below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years—the lowest in the state's dataset. With over one-third of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county faces an urgent public health challenge.
Isolated in regional health struggle
Wolfe County's life expectancy is dramatically lower than all regional peers—Union County (73.3 years), Warren County (75.3 years), and even Webster County (70.1 years). The county's 31 primary care providers and 223 mental health providers per 100,000 residents offer modest care infrastructure, but this hasn't reversed the health crisis.
Coverage exists but barriers remain
Wolfe County's 7.6% uninsured rate mirrors Kentucky's state average, and the county provides 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—suggesting coverage and access shouldn't be bottlenecks. Yet the devastating 65.5-year life expectancy and 35.5% poor/fair health rate point to deeper crises: poverty, substance abuse, or lack of trust in the healthcare system itself.
Coverage is step one of recovery
Wolfe County residents without insurance should enroll at healthcare.gov or contact local health centers immediately—coverage opens doors to treatment for chronic disease and substance use disorder. Beyond insurance, the county needs sustained investment in mental health, addiction services, and economic opportunity to reverse its health trajectory.
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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.