Greenup County
KentuckyFIPS 21089
Greenup County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Greenup County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.7% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.8% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.1% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,736.905 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Greenup County has no hospital. 44 of Kentucky's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in KentuckySocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Greenup County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center | Boyd | 40 | 16.8 mi |
| King's Daughters' Medical Center | Boyd | 455 | 17.3 mi |
| Three Rivers Medical Center | Lawrence | 90 | 37.4 mi |
| St Claire Regional Medical Center | Rowan | 149 | 38.2 mi |
| Fleming County Hospital | Fleming | 1 | 43.9 mi |
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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.