Morehead, KY health
On every measure CDC estimates, Morehead looks like Kentucky as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for MoreheadNot graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Morehead, so we show its figures without a grade.
How Morehead 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.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
How Morehead ranks in Kentucky
Out of every 100 Morehead adults…
Bars show Morehead; 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 Morehead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Morehead
1 hospital in Morehead, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Morehead. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 5 measures for Morehead
| Measure | Morehead | Margin | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 18.1% | 14.9–21.9% | 18.9% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7% | 34–48% | 39.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 54.9% | 50.9–58.9% | 58.1% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 65.8% | 60.9–70.8% | 65.8% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 73.4% | 65.4–80.8% | 72.7% | about the same |
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.