Letcher County
KentuckyFIPS 21133
Pop. 21,5481 HospitalSVI 0.70RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Letcher County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.7% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.1% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.6 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 18,645.981 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
17
Primary Care Physicians
83.2 per 100k
36
NPs & PAs
176.3 per 100k
7
Dentists
90
Hospital Beds
4.4 per 1,000
$11,838.77
Medicare Per Capita
2089.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Letcher's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.78
Household Composition & Disability0.75
Minority Status & Language0.01
Housing Type & Transportation0.70
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 Letcher County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg Arh Hospital | Whitesburg | 90 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Community Hospital | 2009 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.