Boyle County
KentuckyFIPS 21021
Pop. 30,6142 HospitalsSVI 0.53RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Boyle County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.5% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.0% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.9 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,411.348 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
20
Primary Care Physicians
64.5 per 100k
79
NPs & PAs
254.9 per 100k
25
Dentists
200
Hospital Beds
6.5 per 1,000
$10,983.16
Medicare Per Capita
1690.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.53
Socioeconomic Status0.64
Household Composition & Disability0.53
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.36
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 Boyle County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center | Danville | 197 | Rural |
| Select Specialty Hospital - Central Kentucky | Danville | 41 | 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.