Boone County
KentuckyFIPS 21015
Pop. 135,9682 HospitalsSVI 0.12RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Boone County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.5% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.7% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.9 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,098 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
81
Primary Care Physicians
57.7 per 100k
156
NPs & PAs
111.0 per 100k
93
Dentists
194
Hospital Beds
1.4 per 1,000
$12,795.88
Medicare Per Capita
1946.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.12
Socioeconomic Status0.04
Household Composition & Disability0.47
Minority Status & Language0.41
Housing Type & Transportation0.19
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Boone County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital | Florence | 40 | |
| St Elizabeth Florence | Florence | 231 |
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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.