Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Irvine is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Irvine differs from Kentucky on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irvine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irvine
Irvine is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Irvine is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Irvine
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11.6% vs 8.8%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Irvine
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 31.6% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Irvine, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Kentucky 38.8%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 81.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Irvine has a top-rated hospital
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Irvine’s likely range.
What’s behind Irvine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irvine is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Irvine’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 23% of adults, against 18.5% across Kentucky and 11.8% nationally.
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). Irvine’s median household income is $42,805; among the 3,284 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Irvine compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Irvine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irvine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Irvine
1 hospital in Irvine, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Irvine; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Irvine adults…
Irvine runs above KY on 7 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.
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How Irvine adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Irvine runs above Kentucky.
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Irvine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Irvine adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irvine
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irvine is better than Kentucky on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Irvine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irvine | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%27–32.8 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.5–21.7 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.6–21.6 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%34.4–51.4 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.5–18.8 | 13.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.1%39.7–48.9 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%35.3–45.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.4%34.5–42.4 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.7%13.2–16.2 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.6%26.4–37.1 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23%20.4–25.8 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%29.4–39.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.3–14.5 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%33.3–48.3 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%6.5–11.2 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.4–82.6 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.9%45.9–53.8 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.4–85.7 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.2%81.6–86.4 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%57.1–68.1 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%58–75.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%24.8–33.2 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.9–28.1 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23%20.5–25.5 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.5–12.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.4%22.6–28.3 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.3%41.6–51 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%21.4–26.3 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.6%19.5–23.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%12–14.6 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.9–7 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Irvine
Is Irvine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irvine is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Irvine?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 51.4%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irvine?
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Irvine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irvine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–11.2%), 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 Irvine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irvine.
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.