Kenton County
KentuckyFIPS 21117
Pop. 169,0643 HospitalsSVI 0.31RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Kenton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.4% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.4% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.7 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,771.114 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
171
Primary Care Physicians
99.8 per 100k
449
NPs & PAs
262.1 per 100k
95
Dentists
783
Hospital Beds
4.6 per 1,000
$12,705.13
Medicare Per Capita
1919.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.31
Socioeconomic Status0.23
Household Composition & Disability0.39
Minority Status & Language0.37
Housing Type & Transportation0.49
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Kenton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northe | Edgewood | 51 | |
| St Elizabeth Medical Center North | Edgewood | 621 | |
| Sun Behavioral Health | Erlanger | 197 |
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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.