Shaker West Lot Farm · Photo: Christopher L. Riley · CC BY-SA 4.0Where High Bridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for High Bridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for High Bridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in High Bridge
High Bridge is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
High Bridge keeps up with checkups
It beats Kentucky on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 58.1%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 84.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in High Bridge
High Bridge runs below Kentucky on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (7.5% vs 10.2%), stroke (3% vs 4%) and heart disease (6.7% vs 8.2%). 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 High Bridge’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of High Bridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 High Bridge adults…
High Bridge runs below KY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near High Bridge
No hospital or community health center in High Bridge 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 High Bridge; ≈ 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).
How High Bridge adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, High Bridge 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of High Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
High Bridge 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 High Bridge adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in High Bridge
Why doesn’t High Bridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for High Bridge.
What hospital is closest to High Bridge?
The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg, 9.4 miles in a straight line from High Bridge’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 High Bridge?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthpoint Wilmore in Wilmore, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in High Bridge.
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.