Where Forest Hills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forest Hills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forest Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forest Hills
Fewer Forest Hills adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kentucky. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Forest Hills
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Forest Hills adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.3% vs 17.4%) and lack of emotional support (18.7% vs 22.5%) both run below Kentucky. Mind & connection ↓
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 Forest Hills’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Forest Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Forest Hills adults…
Forest Hills runs above KY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Forest Hills is an older town: 32% 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 Forest Hills as about how healthy they are.
How Forest Hills adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Forest Hills 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.
Care in and near Forest Hills
No hospital or community health center in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forest Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Forest Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersontown | B+ | 33.9% | 12.1% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Hurstbourne Acres | A+ | 26.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Forest Hills adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forest Hills
Why doesn’t Forest Hills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forest Hills.
What hospital is closest to Forest Hills?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Forest Hills’ 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 Forest Hills?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Buechel/Newburg Community Health Center in Louisville, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forest Hills.
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.