Owen County
KentuckyFIPS 21187
Owen County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Owen County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.6% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.8% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.5 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,546.414 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Owen 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 Owen County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Grant | Grant | 15 | 17.6 mi |
| Carroll County Memorial Hospital | Carroll | 25 | 21.7 mi |
| Frankfort Regional Medical Center | Franklin | 173 | 23.7 mi |
| Georgetown Community Hospital | Scott | 75 | 26.4 mi |
| Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital | Shelby | 68 | 29.2 mi |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Medical Center | 2016 | Converted |
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.