Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Blackey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blackey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blackey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blackey
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Blackey
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4% across Kentucky. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. COPD is also above the state: 15.3%, vs 10.2% across Kentucky. In all, Blackey runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Blackey, and more people treating it
50.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Kentucky 38.8%), but 86.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 81.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Blackey has no health insurance
7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. 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 Blackey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Blackey adults…
Blackey runs above KY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blackey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Blackey
No hospital or community health center in Blackey 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 Blackey; ≈ 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).
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.
How Blackey adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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.
19.8% of Blackey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Blackey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Blackey adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blackey
Why doesn’t Blackey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blackey.
What hospital is closest to Blackey?
Whitesburg ARH Hospital in Whitesburg, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Blackey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Blackey?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Isom Medical Clinic in Jeremiah, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blackey.
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.