Barren County
KentuckyFIPS 21009
Pop. 44,4851 HospitalSVI 0.79RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Barren County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.3% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.7% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.0 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,308.087 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
32
Primary Care Physicians
71.1 per 100k
96
NPs & PAs
213.3 per 100k
15
Dentists
114
Hospital Beds
2.5 per 1,000
$11,656.14
Medicare Per Capita
1848.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Barren's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.79
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.91
Minority Status & Language0.31
Housing Type & Transportation0.66
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
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Barren County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| T J Samson Community Hospital | Glasgow | 180 | 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.