Within Kentucky, Hendron is healthier than 62% of graded towns
Hendron differs from Kentucky on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hendron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hendron
Hendron looks healthier next to Kentucky than next to the country
It’s healthier than 62% of the 141 Kentucky towns we grade, but 40% of towns nationwide. Much of Kentucky scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Hendron keeps up with checkups
It beats Kentucky on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 78.7%) and dentist visits (62.9% vs 58.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hendron
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. 37.1% of adults have arthritis, vs 32.2% across Kentucky. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hendron adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kentucky. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Hendron’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Hendron’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hendron is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #54 of 141 in Kentucky. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hendron’s median household income is $71,610; among the 10,645 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hendron compares well: checkup in the past year, 82.5% (U.S. 77.4%); worried about having enough food, 12.2% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.5% (U.S. 12%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hendron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Hendron adults…
Hendron runs below KY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Hendron is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hendron as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Hendron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Hendron
No hospital or community health center in Hendron 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 Hendron; ≈ 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.
How Hendron adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Hendron does better than Kentucky.
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Hendron and the towns around it
Hendron has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hendron adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hendron
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hendron is better than Kentucky on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Hendron’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hendron | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.7–23.3 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%32.3–46 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.3%40.1–48.8 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.6–44.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.1%33.2–40.9 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 10.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.1–17.9 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.3–30.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%9.8–14.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%31.8–44.3 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.2–85.4 | 78.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%59.2–66.5 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.3–89.5 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.7%81.1–86.1 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%64.9–74.3 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67–81.7 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.9–29.3 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.9–24 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%32.9–41.2 | 37.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16.4–20.5 | 17.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8–9.8 | 9.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 4.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hendron
Is Hendron a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hendron is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #54 of 141 in Kentucky. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hendron?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 46%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hendron?
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Hendron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hendron have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.5%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hendron more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hendron.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.