McCracken County
KentuckyFIPS 21145
Pop. 67,8753 HospitalsSVI 0.55RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | McCracken County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.3% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.6% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.1 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,387.192 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
69
Primary Care Physicians
102.3 per 100k
335
NPs & PAs
496.8 per 100k
62
Dentists
500
Hospital Beds
7.4 per 1,000
$10,742.99
Medicare Per Capita
1663.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.55
Socioeconomic Status0.34
Household Composition & Disability0.48
Minority Status & Language0.49
Housing Type & Transportation0.86
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 McCracken County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah | 349 | Rural |
| Continuecare Hospital at Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah | 37 | Rural |
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital | Paducah | 359 | 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.