Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Thruston is healthier than 78%
Thruston beats Kentucky on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thruston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thruston
Thruston is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Thruston is healthier than 62%. Against the 10,525 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
Thruston is an active town
Only 22.3% 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 Thruston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Thruston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thruston is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #37 of 141 in Kentucky. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 72% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Thruston’s median household income is $69,922; among the 10,525 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Thruston adults…
Thruston runs below KY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Thruston residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. COPD, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Thruston
No hospital or community health center in Thruston 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 Thruston; ≈ 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 Thruston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Thruston 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.
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.
10.1% of Thruston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Thruston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thruston | B | 33.7% | 11.8% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thruston adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thruston
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thruston is better than Kentucky on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Thruston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thruston | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.4 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%27.6–40.3 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.2–40.5 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.2–41.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.7–34.8 | 32.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 8.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.5–22.6 | 18.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 18.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.8–26 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%11.9–17.8 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.9–42.7 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.5–7.9 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.1–82.9 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.1–68.3 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.6–88.4 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%78.6–84.2 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66–75.4 | 65.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.2–82.5 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%23.8–31.5 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.6–27.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.8–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–7.9 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.1–37.2 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.4–15.9 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Thruston
Is Thruston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thruston is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #37 of 141 in Kentucky. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thruston?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 40.3%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thruston?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Thruston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Thruston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–7.9%), 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 Thruston 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 Thruston.
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.