Ohio County
KentuckyFIPS 21183
Pop. 23,7721 HospitalSVI 0.43RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ohio County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.9% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.9% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.1 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,567.074 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
6
Primary Care Physicians
25.4 per 100k
31
NPs & PAs
131.2 per 100k
6
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$11,585.94
Medicare Per Capita
1677.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Ohio's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.43
Socioeconomic Status0.42
Household Composition & Disability0.93
Minority Status & Language0.12
Housing Type & Transportation0.18
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
!
Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
!
Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Ohio County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Hospital | Hartford | 25 | CAHRural |
Related Pages
Stay Informed on Kentucky Rural Health
Subscribe to Rural Health Pulse for weekly data updates on hospitals, closures, and funding.
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.