Knox County
KentuckyFIPS 21121
Pop. 30,1933 HospitalsSVI 0.86RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Knox County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.2% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.3% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.7 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 15,275.422 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
10
Primary Care Physicians
33.6 per 100k
66
NPs & PAs
221.5 per 100k
10
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$9,439.38
Medicare Per Capita
1497.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.86
Socioeconomic Status0.92
Household Composition & Disability0.78
Minority Status & Language0.05
Housing Type & Transportation0.93
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Knox County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin | 240 | Rural |
| Barbourville Arh Hospital | Barbourville | 25 | CAHRural |
| Continuecare Hospital at Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin | 32 | Rural |
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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.