Mercer County
KentuckyFIPS 21167
Pop. 22,6411 HospitalSVI 0.16RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Mercer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.0% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.4% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.5% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,738.084 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
5
Primary Care Physicians
21.6 per 100k
28
NPs & PAs
121.2 per 100k
5
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$10,410.82
Medicare Per Capita
1362.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.16
Socioeconomic Status0.28
Household Composition & Disability0.23
Minority Status & Language0.28
Housing Type & Transportation0.13
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 Mercer County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James B Haggin Memorial Hospital | Harrodsburg | 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.