Bell County
KentuckyFIPS 21013
Pop. 24,0972 HospitalsSVI 0.78RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Bell County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.3% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.2% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.0% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 19,303.442 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
12
Primary Care Physicians
51.5 per 100k
50
NPs & PAs
214.4 per 100k
15
Dentists
196
Hospital Beds
8.4 per 1,000
$11,435.56
Medicare Per Capita
1503.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.78
Socioeconomic Status0.93
Household Composition & Disability0.42
Minority Status & Language0.13
Housing Type & Transportation0.82
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Bell County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospit | Middlesboro | 96 | Rural |
| Pineville Community Health Center, Inc | Pineville | 120 | 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.