Where Bellemeade residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bellemeade, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellemeade. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellemeade
Bellemeade is older than Kentucky, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Bellemeade runs below Kentucky on COPD (7.2% vs 10.2%), obesity (30% vs 38.3%) and stroke (3.3% vs 4%). That’s despite an older population: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Bellemeade
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Bellemeade is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Bellemeade’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bellemeade adults…
Bellemeade runs below KY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Bellemeade is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bellemeade as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bellemeade
No hospital or community health center in Bellemeade 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 Bellemeade; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellemeade adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Bellemeade adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Bellemeade does better than Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.7% of Bellemeade adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Bellemeade and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon | A− | 33.6% | 10.6% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellemeade adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bellemeade
Why doesn’t Bellemeade have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bellemeade.
What hospital is closest to Bellemeade?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Bellemeade’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bellemeade?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Buechel/Newburg Community Health Center in Louisville, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellemeade.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.