Where Hardyville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardyville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hardyville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardyville
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Hardyville
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. COPD is also above the state: 13%, vs 10.2% across Kentucky. In all, Hardyville runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hardyville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.4%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11% vs 8.8%) is higher too. 21.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Hardyville has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. 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 Hardyville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hardyville adults…
Hardyville runs above KY on 8 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.
21.2% of Hardyville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hardyville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Hardyville
No hospital or community health center in Hardyville 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 Hardyville; ≈ 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 Hardyville 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.
Hardyville 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 Hardyville adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardyville
Why doesn’t Hardyville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardyville.
What hospital is closest to Hardyville?
Caverna Memorial Hospital in Horse Cave, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Hardyville’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 Hardyville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Munfordville Medical Center in Munfordville, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hardyville.
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.