Harriet Funk House · Photo: Wdzinc · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hurstbourne Acres is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Hurstbourne Acres differs from Kentucky on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hurstbourne Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hurstbourne Acres
COPD and heart disease are less common in Hurstbourne Acres
Hurstbourne Acres runs below Kentucky on 11 chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 10.2%), heart disease (4.1% vs 8.2%) and stroke (2% vs 4%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). Conditions ↓
Hurstbourne Acres is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Few Hurstbourne Acres adults smoke
10.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 18.5% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
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 Hurstbourne Acres’ likely range.
What’s behind Hurstbourne Acres’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurstbourne Acres is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is smoking, still better than 86%.
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). Hurstbourne Acres’ median household income is $66,891; among the 10,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hurstbourne Acres adults…
Hurstbourne Acres runs below KY on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Hurstbourne Acres residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Hurstbourne Acres
No hospital or community health center in Hurstbourne Acres 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 Hurstbourne Acres; ≈ 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 Hurstbourne Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Hurstbourne Acres adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hurstbourne Acres 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.
7% of Hurstbourne Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Hurstbourne Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstbourne Acres | A+ | 26.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Jeffersontown | B+ | 33.9% | 12.1% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Forest Hills | — | — | — | — |
Forest Hills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hurstbourne Acres adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hurstbourne Acres
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hurstbourne Acres is better than Kentucky on 23 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Hurstbourne Acres’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hurstbourne Acres | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.9%7.9–10 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–15 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.8%23.2–30.8 | 38.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.4%22–26.8 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.1%26.5–31.8 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.2 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9–13.2 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.9–21 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.1–18.8 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.1–40.8 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.7–6.2 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.6–78.6 | 78.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.6–68.1 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.7–87.3 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.6–76.5 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%66–73.6 | 65.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.2–82.1 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.5–24.1 | 26.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.1–24.7 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.8–11 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%6.1–7.9 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%21–26.4 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.1 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hurstbourne Acres
Is Hurstbourne Acres a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurstbourne Acres is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hurstbourne Acres?
CDC estimates 26.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.2% and 30.8%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hurstbourne Acres?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Hurstbourne Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hurstbourne Acres have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–6.2%), 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 Hurstbourne Acres more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hurstbourne Acres.
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.