Where Gratz residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gratz, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 40359. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gratz
Gratz is short on primary care and mental health care
Gratz’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
1 in 14 working-age adults in Gratz has no health insurance
7.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Gratz
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. Conditions ↓
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 Gratz’s likely range; Gratz’s figures come from ZIP code 40359, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Gratz
No hospital or community health center in Gratz 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 Gratz; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gratz adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Gratz adults…
Gratz runs above KY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Gratz 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.
16.4% of Gratz adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Gratz 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 Gratz adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gratz
Why doesn’t Gratz have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gratz.
What hospital is closest to Gratz?
Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Gratz’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gratz?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Owen County Dental in Owenton, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gratz.
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.