Where Flat Lick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flat Lick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flat Lick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flat Lick
Dental care lags in Flat Lick
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 39.7% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Flat Lick
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.5%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Flat Lick runs above Kentucky on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Flat Lick
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 8.8%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 34.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Flat Lick’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Flat Lick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Flat Lick adults…
Flat Lick runs above KY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.6% of Flat Lick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Flat Lick
No hospital or community health center in Flat Lick 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 Flat Lick; ≈ 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 Flat Lick adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Flat Lick 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.
Flat Lick 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 Flat Lick adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flat Lick
Why doesn’t Flat Lick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flat Lick.
What hospital is closest to Flat Lick?
Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Flat Lick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Flat Lick?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pineville Medical Clinic in Pineville, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flat Lick.
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.