Nicholas County
KentuckyFIPS 21181
Nicholas County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Nicholas County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.4% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.1% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 1.3 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,023.983 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Nicholas County has no hospital. 44 of Kentucky's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in KentuckySocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Nicholas County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Community Hospital | Bourbon | 58 | 14 mi |
| Harrison Memorial Hospital | Harrison | 61 | 16.3 mi |
| Fleming County Hospital | Fleming | 1 | 17.2 mi |
| Chi Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Montgomery | 63 | 19.3 mi |
| Meadowview Regional Medical Center | Mason | 111 | 24 mi |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County Hosp | 2014 | Complete |
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.