Woodford County Health Data
Woodford County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.6 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.7
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 Woodford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 14.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woodford 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
Woodford County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Woodford County, Kentucky.
Woodford County reports an uninsured rate of 5.8%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years and close to the national average of 77 years. About 15.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Clinical data shows 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. However, there are 132 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.