Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Frenchburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frenchburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frenchburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frenchburg
Making ends meet is harder in Frenchburg
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (10.8% vs 8.8%) and housing insecurity (14.1% vs 11.7%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Frenchburg
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Frenchburg runs above Kentucky on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Frenchburg
51.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% 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 Frenchburg’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Frenchburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Frenchburg adults…
Frenchburg runs above KY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frenchburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Frenchburg
No hospital or community health center in Frenchburg 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 Frenchburg; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Frenchburg 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.
Frenchburg 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 Frenchburg adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Frenchburg
Why doesn’t Frenchburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Frenchburg.
What hospital is closest to Frenchburg?
St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Frenchburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Frenchburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Juniper Health Menifee County in Frenchburg, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frenchburg.
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.