Andrew Lovelace Jr. House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Lovelaceville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lovelaceville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lovelaceville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lovelaceville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lovelaceville
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Lovelaceville runs above Kentucky on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lovelaceville
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lovelaceville
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), 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 Lovelaceville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lovelaceville adults…
Lovelaceville runs above KY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lovelaceville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
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 Lovelaceville
No hospital or community health center in Lovelaceville 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 Lovelaceville; ≈ 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 Lovelaceville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lovelaceville runs above 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.
15.4% of Lovelaceville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Lovelaceville 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 Lovelaceville adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lovelaceville
Why doesn’t Lovelaceville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lovelaceville.
What hospital is closest to Lovelaceville?
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Lovelaceville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lovelaceville.
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.