Marshall County
KentuckyFIPS 21157
Pop. 31,6591 HospitalSVI 0.17RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Marshall County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.9% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.5% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.2% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.1 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,526.819 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
11
Primary Care Physicians
34.7 per 100k
28
NPs & PAs
88.2 per 100k
11
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$11,764.87
Medicare Per Capita
1753.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Marshall's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.17
Socioeconomic Status0.18
Household Composition & Disability0.32
Minority Status & Language0.02
Housing Type & Transportation0.32
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
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Marshall County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Hospital | Benton | 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.