Adair County
KentuckyFIPS 21001
Pop. 18,9031 HospitalSVI 0.60RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Adair County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.1% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.4% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,988.808 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
3
Primary Care Physicians
15.6 per 100k
35
NPs & PAs
181.7 per 100k
2
Dentists
32
Hospital Beds
1.7 per 1,000
$11,747.3
Medicare Per Capita
1856.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.60
Socioeconomic Status0.75
Household Composition & Disability0.21
Minority Status & Language0.23
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Adair County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| T J Health Columbia | Columbia | 77 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.