Where Kingsley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kingsley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingsley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingsley
Kingsley is an active town
Only 12.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Kingsley
Kingsley runs below Kentucky on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 10.2%), stroke (2.2% vs 4%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 13.7%). Conditions ↓
Few Kingsley adults smoke
7.2% 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 Kingsley’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Kingsley adults…
Kingsley runs below KY on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kingsley
No hospital or community health center in Kingsley 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 Kingsley; ≈ 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 Kingsley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Kingsley adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Kingsley 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.
3.5% of Kingsley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Kingsley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmoor Village | — | — | — | — |
Strathmoor Village: 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 Kingsley adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kingsley
Why doesn’t Kingsley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kingsley.
What hospital is closest to Kingsley?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Kingsley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kingsley?
24 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Buechel/Newburg Community Health Center in Louisville, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kingsley.
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.