Where Big Clifty residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Clifty, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Clifty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Clifty
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Big Clifty
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Big Clifty runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Big Clifty adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Big Clifty
46% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 31.6% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Big Clifty’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Clifty adults…
Big Clifty runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Clifty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Big Clifty
No hospital or community health center in Big Clifty 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 Big Clifty; ≈ 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).
How Big Clifty adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Big Clifty runs above 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.
23.2% of Big Clifty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Big Clifty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Clifty adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Clifty
Why doesn’t Big Clifty have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Clifty.
What hospital is closest to Big Clifty?
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Big Clifty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Clifty.
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.