Dexter, KY health
On most measures Dexter looks like Kentucky as a whole. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (12.9% vs 18.9%) and more adults screened for colon cancer (76.7% vs 65.8%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for DexterNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 123 people are less certain, so we show Dexter's figures without a grade.
How Dexter compares with Kentucky
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Out of every 100 Dexter adults…
Bars show Dexter; the black tick is Kentucky. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
KY 39.6%
Keeping up with care
Share of Dexter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Dexter
No hospital or community health center in Dexter itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dexter. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 5 measures for Dexter
| Measure | Dexter | Margin | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 12.9% | 10.3–15.8% | 18.9% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1% | 30.7–43.7% | 39.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 60.7% | 56.9–64.4% | 58.1% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 76.7% | 72–80.8% | 65.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 80.5% | 73.9–86.2% | 72.7% | better |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.