Boyd County
KentuckyFIPS 21019
Pop. 48,2612 HospitalsSVI 0.67RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Boyd County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.0 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,628.044 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
48
Primary Care Physicians
100.4 per 100k
245
NPs & PAs
512.3 per 100k
38
Dentists
630
Hospital Beds
13.2 per 1,000
$12,221.43
Medicare Per Capita
1855.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.67
Socioeconomic Status0.64
Household Composition & Disability0.76
Minority Status & Language0.20
Housing Type & Transportation0.73
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 Boyd County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center | Ashland | 40 | |
| King's Daughters' Medical Center | Ashland | 455 |
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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.