Floyd County
KentuckyFIPS 21071
Pop. 35,9423 HospitalsSVI 0.71RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Floyd County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.7% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.9% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.1% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.7 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 19,361.159 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
22
Primary Care Physicians
63.9 per 100k
121
NPs & PAs
351.5 per 100k
26
Dentists
189
Hospital Beds
5.5 per 1,000
$11,291.11
Medicare Per Capita
2087.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.86
Household Composition & Disability0.48
Minority Status & Language0.01
Housing Type & Transportation0.75
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Floyd County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arh Our Lady of the Way | Martin | 25 | CAHRural |
| Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center | Prestonsburg | 166 | Rural |
| Mcdowell Arh Hospital | Mc Dowell | 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.