On CDC estimates, Muldraugh is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Muldraugh differs from Kentucky on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Muldraugh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Muldraugh
1 in 13 working-age adults in Muldraugh has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Muldraugh
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Housing insecurity (14.2% vs 11.7%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Muldraugh
Muldraugh runs below Kentucky on cancer (6.3% vs 8.7%) and heart disease (6.8% vs 8.2%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Muldraugh’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Muldraugh’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Muldraugh is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 48% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Muldraugh’s median household income is $60,508; among the 9,063 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Muldraugh compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.6% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Muldraugh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Muldraugh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Muldraugh adults…
Muldraugh runs below KY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Muldraugh residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Muldraugh
No hospital or community health center in Muldraugh 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 Muldraugh; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Muldraugh adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Muldraugh runs above Kentucky.
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Muldraugh and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muldraugh | C− | 40.2% | 12.2% | 21.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Muldraugh adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Muldraugh
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Muldraugh is better than Kentucky on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Muldraugh’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Muldraugh | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%20.5–25.5 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.2 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%32.1–48.4 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.2–39.3 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%28.6–36.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 28.3%24.9–31.9 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 10.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.9%19–27.2 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.3%18.8–24 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%23.8–33 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.3–18.8 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%35.1–49.8 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.4–10 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%72.3–80.4 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.6%49.5–57.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.7%76.6–82.6 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.8–79.6 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%55.6–66.2 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%62.9–79.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%24.8–33.3 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.4–28.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%17.2–21.5 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.5–16 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9–11.8 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%16.6–21.2 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%33.2–42.5 | 37.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 17.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.8–22 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9–11 | 9.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Muldraugh
Is Muldraugh a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Muldraugh is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Muldraugh?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 48.4%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Muldraugh?
Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Muldraugh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Muldraugh have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10%), 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 Muldraugh more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Muldraugh.
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.