Shelby County
KentuckyFIPS 21211
Pop. 48,0651 HospitalSVI 0.29RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Shelby County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.5% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.0% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.5 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,676.292 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
17
Primary Care Physicians
34.3 per 100k
57
NPs & PAs
115.1 per 100k
22
Dentists
32
Hospital Beds
0.7 per 1,000
$10,896.91
Medicare Per Capita
1576.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.29
Socioeconomic Status0.26
Household Composition & Disability0.38
Minority Status & Language0.54
Housing Type & Transportation0.30
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
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Shelby County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital | Shelbyville | 68 |
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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.