Nelson County
KentuckyFIPS 21179
Pop. 46,7381 HospitalSVI 0.09RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Nelson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.4% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.4% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.3 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,516.377 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
24
Primary Care Physicians
50.3 per 100k
76
NPs & PAs
159.2 per 100k
29
Dentists
42
Hospital Beds
0.9 per 1,000
$11,317.27
Medicare Per Capita
1882.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Nelson's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.09
Socioeconomic Status0.14
Household Composition & Disability0.35
Minority Status & Language0.29
Housing Type & Transportation0.05
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 Nelson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown | 40 | 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.