Where Murray Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murray Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murray Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murray Hill
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Murray Hill
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Murray Hill runs above Kentucky on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Murray Hill keeps up with checkups
It beats Kentucky on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 78.7%) and dentist visits (69.9% vs 58.1%). Checkups ↓
Few Murray Hill adults smoke
8.7% 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 Murray Hill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Murray Hill adults…
Murray Hill runs below KY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Murray Hill is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Murray Hill as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill
No hospital or community health center in Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill; ≈ 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 Murray Hill adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Murray Hill 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.
6.8% of Murray Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Murray Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek | — | — | — | — |
Goose Creek: 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 Murray Hill adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Murray Hill
Why doesn’t Murray Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murray Hill.
What hospital is closest to Murray Hill?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Murray Hill’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 Murray Hill?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lifespring Comunity Medical Services in Jeffersonville, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murray Hill.
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.