Kentucky Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Kentucky
Universe
4,454,667
Total Uninsured
267,675
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Kentucky
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.8%
Female Uninsured3.9%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.3%
Female Uninsured7.6%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured8.3%
Female Uninsured6.0%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.5%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 267,675 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 260,914 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 259,538 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 257,226 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 246,078 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 248,714 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 265,416 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 341,351 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 415,778 | 9.6% |
| 2015 | 490,262 | 11.4% |
| 2014 | 566,083 | 13.2% |
| 2013 | 614,786 | 14.4% |
| 2012 | 600,645 | 14.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.0% of the population in Kentucky does not have health insurance coverage.
In Kentucky, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.3%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.0%.