Leslie County
KentuckyFIPS 21131
Pop. 10,5131 HospitalSVI 0.57RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Leslie County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.8% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.7% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.4% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 1.9 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 16,776.781 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
3
Primary Care Physicians
30.4 per 100k
20
NPs & PAs
202.8 per 100k
2
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
2.5 per 1,000
$12,439.36
Medicare Per Capita
2071.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.57
Socioeconomic Status0.70
Household Composition & Disability0.13
Minority Status & Language0.01
Housing Type & Transportation0.92
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 Leslie County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital | Hyden | 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.