Breathitt County
KentuckyFIPS 21025
Pop. 13,7181 HospitalSVI 0.70RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Breathitt County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.1% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.1% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.4 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 18,853.303 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
6
Primary Care Physicians
46.3 per 100k
31
NPs & PAs
239.3 per 100k
3
Dentists
54
Hospital Beds
4.2 per 1,000
$12,758.18
Medicare Per Capita
3209.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Breathitt's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.71
Household Composition & Disability0.44
Minority Status & Language0.02
Housing Type & Transportation0.95
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
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Breathitt County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River Medical Center | Jackson | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.