Hotel Metropolitan · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Calvert City is healthier than 58%
Calvert City differs from Kentucky on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calvert City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calvert City
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Calvert City
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Calvert City runs above Kentucky on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Calvert City, and more people treating it
44.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Kentucky 38.8%), but 84.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 81.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Calvert City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Calvert City is healthier than 24%. Against the 5,353 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
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 Calvert City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Calvert City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calvert City is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #82 of 141 in Kentucky. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Calvert City’s median household income is $48,906; among the 5,353 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Kentucky towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Calvert City is healthier than 42% of graded towns, against 24% nationally.
Where Calvert City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.8% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 10.1% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Calvert City adults…
Calvert City runs above KY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Calvert City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Calvert City
No hospital or community health center in Calvert City 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 Calvert City; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Calvert City adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Calvert City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Calvert City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert City | C− | 39.3% | 15.1% | 18.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calvert City adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Calvert City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Calvert City is better than Kentucky on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Calvert City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Calvert City | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.6–25.7 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.3 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%31.9–46.7 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.9%40.6–49.2 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%35.8–45.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.5%33.4–41.4 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.9–11 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.5%18.6–26.7 | 18.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 18.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%24.1–33.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.6–14.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%30–43.1 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.6 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%77.9–84.5 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%54.8–62.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%82.7–87.3 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.8%82.4–86.9 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.7–72.7 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.2–80.1 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.5–31.6 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.6–24.2 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%12.2–15.6 | 15.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9.2 | 8.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 14.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%34.9–44.1 | 37.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.5–22.1 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.8–18.5 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 9.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 4.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Calvert City
Is Calvert City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calvert City is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #82 of 141 in Kentucky. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Calvert City?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 46.7%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Calvert City?
Marshall County Hospital in Benton, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Calvert City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Calvert City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.6%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Calvert City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calvert City.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.