Trimble County

KentuckyFIPS 21223

Pop. 8,4740 HospitalsSVI 0.36RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Trimble County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricTrimble CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence11.2%12.5%
Adult Obesity38.6%40.1%
Uninsured Rate6.7%7.0%
PCPs per 10K2.34.2
Premature Death (YPLL)12,330.443

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

2
Primary Care Physicians
23.2 per 100k
6
NPs & PAs
69.7 per 100k
2
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,247.38
Medicare Per Capita
1724.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

Trimble County has no hospital. 44 of Kentucky's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.36
Socioeconomic Status0.42
Household Composition & Disability0.38
Minority Status & Language0.21
Housing Type & Transportation0.42

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

Nearest Hospitals

Since Trimble County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Carroll County Memorial HospitalCarroll2510.7 mi
Baptist Health La GrangeOldham9015.5 mi
Uoflhealth,frazierrehabilitationhospital-brownsborJefferson4024.1 mi
Central State HospitalJefferson19226.6 mi
The Brook Hospital - KmiJefferson9427.8 mi

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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.