Health Profile of Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Hopkins County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hopkins County | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.9 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.2% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hopkins County is 73.9 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Kentucky average of 75.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the Kentucky average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by about the same share of residents as in Kentucky, at 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,322 residents in Hopkins County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 799 219 men · 580 women
- 75–84 2,590 1,162 men · 1,429 women
- 65–74 4,914 2,240 men · 2,674 women
- 50–64 9,019 4,477 men · 4,542 women
Younger residents
9,689 residents in Hopkins County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,019 1,471 boys · 1,549 girls
- 7–12 2,838 1,418 boys · 1,421 girls
- 3–7 2,192 1,101 boys · 1,092 girls
- 0–3 1,639 759 boys · 880 girls
About 3,846 residents in Hopkins County (8.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hopkins County | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.5% | 39.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hopkins County are about the same as in Kentucky.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hopkins County | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.3% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.6% | 34.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hopkins County are about the same as in Kentucky.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,250 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 366.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hopkins County is 73.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.43 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hopkins County | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.31 | 7.19 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hopkins County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hopkins County, KY Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Hopkins County, KY is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 45,117 residents against a local median of 12,842. Hopkins County, KY sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 10% above the local median at 42.5% against 38.6%. Hopkins County, KY has the 6th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County, KY | 45,117 | 73.9 yrs #6/6 | 4.9% #4/6 | 42.5% #6/6 |
| Webster County, KY | 12,842 | 74.8 yrs | 4.8% | 40.4% |
| McLean County, KY | 9,114 | 79.5 yrs | 3.9% | 38.0% |
| Caldwell County, KY | 12,618 | 76.5 yrs | 8.2% | 38.6% |
| Muhlenberg County, KY | 30,591 | 74.2 yrs | 4.8% | 39.9% |
| Christian County, KY | 72,067 | 75.2 yrs | 10.2% | 36.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hopkins County, Kentucky has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Kentucky, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the health grade for Hopkins County, Kentucky?
Hopkins County, Kentucky has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Hopkins County, Kentucky one of the healthiest counties in Kentucky?
Hopkins County ranks 79th healthiest out of 120 counties in Kentucky by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
People in Hopkins County, Kentucky can expect to live 73.9 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Kentucky average of 75.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
4.9% of residents in Hopkins County, Kentucky have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.1 points below the Kentucky rate of 6.0%.
How common is obesity in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
42.5% of adults in Hopkins County, Kentucky are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.8 points above the Kentucky rate of 39.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hopkins County, Kentucky go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,250 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 366.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hopkins County is 73.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.43 lifetimes a year.
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