Where Yelvington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Yelvington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Yelvington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yelvington
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Yelvington
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Yelvington runs above Kentucky on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Yelvington
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), vs 18.5% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Yelvington has no health insurance
7.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
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 Yelvington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Yelvington adults…
Yelvington runs above KY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yelvington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Yelvington
No hospital or community health center in Yelvington 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 Yelvington; ≈ 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 Yelvington 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.
17.6% of Yelvington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Yelvington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Yelvington adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Yelvington
Why doesn’t Yelvington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Yelvington.
What hospital is closest to Yelvington?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Yelvington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Yelvington?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Audubon Area Community Care Clinic - Daniel Pitino Shelter in Owensboro, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yelvington.
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.