Hart County
KentuckyFIPS 21099
Pop. 19,2881 HospitalSVI 0.80RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hart County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.5% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.2% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.9% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,749.573 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
4
Primary Care Physicians
20.3 per 100k
24
NPs & PAs
121.7 per 100k
5
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
1.3 per 1,000
$9,892.58
Medicare Per Capita
1732.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Hart's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.80
Socioeconomic Status0.83
Household Composition & Disability0.80
Minority Status & Language0.27
Housing Type & Transportation0.78
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 Hart County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical Center at Caverna | Horse Cave | 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.