Within Kentucky, Masonville is healthier than 72% of graded towns
Masonville differs from Kentucky on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Masonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Masonville
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Masonville
Masonville runs below Kentucky on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 4%), heart disease (6.1% vs 8.2%) and diabetes (10.3% vs 13.7%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). Conditions ↓
Masonville is an active town
Only 21.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Masonville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Masonville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Masonville is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #40 of 141 in Kentucky. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Masonville’s median household income is $83,241; among the 10,508 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Masonville adults…
Masonville runs below KY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Masonville 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 Masonville
No hospital or community health center in Masonville 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 Masonville; ≈ 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 Masonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Masonville adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Masonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Masonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonville | B | 35.6% | 10.3% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Masonville adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Masonville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Masonville is better than Kentucky on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Masonville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Masonville | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.7–19.8 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.6–20.5 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%29.4–42.2 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.4–36.3 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.5–37.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%24.4–31 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.3–22.5 | 18.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15.8–20.4 | 18.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.1–25.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%12.8–19.1 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%32.8–44.8 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.3–7.8 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.3–81.6 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.5–66 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%81.9–87.2 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%73.7–80.4 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.2–71.1 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.5–83.3 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.3%26.3–34.6 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.1–25.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%11–14 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.1–36.1 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11–14.2 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15–18.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Masonville
Is Masonville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Masonville is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #40 of 141 in Kentucky. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Masonville?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 42.2%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Masonville?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Masonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Masonville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.8%), 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 Masonville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Masonville.
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.