McKinney-Helm House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Radcliff is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Radcliff differs from Kentucky on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Radcliff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Radcliff
Every town around Radcliff scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Radcliff’s D, from Vine Grove (C) to Fort Knox (A−). Around town ↓
Radcliff is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Radcliff is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Radcliff
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Housing insecurity (17.5% vs 11.7%) and utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Radcliff’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Radcliff’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Radcliff is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #123 of 141 in Kentucky. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 18% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Radcliff’s median household income is $58,559; among the 8,524 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Radcliff compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Radcliff and the towns around it
Radcliff’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliff | D | 43.5% | 15.8% | 21.2% | CDC place |
| Vine Grove | C | 41.4% | 13.9% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Fort Knox | A− | 35.6% | 6.3% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Elizabethtown | C | 39.8% | 13.3% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Radcliff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Radcliff adults…
Radcliff runs below KY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Radcliff
No hospital or community health center in Radcliff 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 Radcliff; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Radcliff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Radcliff adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Radcliff 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Radcliff adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Radcliff
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Radcliff is better than Kentucky on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Radcliff’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Radcliff | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%24.1–29.8 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.5–21.7 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%36.5–50.8 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.7–18 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.8–43.5 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31–39.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%28.5–36 | 32.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.8–14 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 10.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.7 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24%19.7–28.6 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%18.6–24 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26.7–36.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10–15.5 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46%39.4–52.8 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7–9.4 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.6–82.8 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%48.6–56.8 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.1–86.1 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.7–82.9 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.1–70.4 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%61.7–78.3 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.3–31.4 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.3–30.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%20.2–24.8 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.5–19.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11–14 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%11–13.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.7%19.4–24.1 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.1%36.4–45.8 | 37.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%17.4–21.9 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.8–22.1 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.9–12.2 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Radcliff
Is Radcliff a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Radcliff is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #123 of 141 in Kentucky. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Radcliff?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.5% and 50.8%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Radcliff?
Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Radcliff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Radcliff have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.4%), 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 Radcliff more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Radcliff.
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.