Kentucky may be a beautiful place to live, but where are the healthiest spots to call home? It can be a hard call to make, as there aren’t ugly spots in the Bluegrass State. Fortunately, County Health does a review each year of health in the counties. The report is based on longevity and quality of life combined, or individualized. The places listed below show higher, healthier results based on both.
Here are the 10 healthiest counties in Kentucky based on reviews in 2015:
10. Woodford County
Clean air seems to be key here with only 13.1 percent particle pollution, but water is at 41 percent contamination in some areas. Smoking, obesity and other health issues are also not bad. Queen Elizabeth II stayed in this charming county in 2007 at the Lands End Farm, while visiting for Derby.
9. Washington County
This charming county has no water issues, 13.3 percent air pollution and only 7 percent housing issues. It’s a charming, and healthy place to call home in the Bluegrass State. Springfield is the county seat for Washington Co.
8. Hardin County
Clean water and 13.6 percent air pollution is nothing to frown at. People in this county know how to keep things clean, and lead a healthy life. Elizabethtown is the local county seat but Hardin is also partial home to Sonora and Radcliff.
7. Calloway County
The water here is taint free and air pollution is around 14.4 percent. The amount of commuting accidents takes a drop here. Ironically, Murray is the only city in this county that legally sells alcohol.
6. Scott County
This beautiful country county has 0 water contamination and air pollution particles at 13.2 percent. People in Scott aren’t big smokers or drinkers, which probably adds to their longevity. It has charming towns like Muddy Ford, Turkey Foot, Biddle, Stamping Ground, and Georgetown.
5. Jessamine County near Nicholasville
Air pollution ranked in at 13.1 percent, with water contamination of 24 percent. The biggest hazard of dying in Jessamine is likely old age. Nicholasville is a nice place to visit if you happen to be traveling through.
4. Fayette County
Drinking water violations came in at 52 percent, which seems a bit scary. At least until its compared with some counties that didn’t make the top 10. The 13.1 percent air pollution does make breathing easier than in big cities. Lexington is the county seat and there are lots of Wildcats, and fans.
3. Shelby County
The air pollution here is only 13.4 percent, with no drinking water violations. Housing is available and the area has a low percentage of smokers. The county seat is Shelbyville and they host a grand flea market on the weekends.
2. Oldham County
With air pollution at 13.5 percent and 0 percent drinking water violations, Oldham country is not only beautiful, but also healthy. The biggest cause of death here seems to be old age and commuting long distances. Goshen, LaGrange, PeWee Valley, Orchard Grass Hills, and Prospect are all beautiful communities in this county that still holds onto its healthy, country roots. The image is of LaGrange.
1. Boone County
The people of Boone are blessed with clean drinking water and only around 13% air pollution. They ranked number one on the list of healthiest places to live, and after reviewing the findings, it’s not surprising. Burlington is the county seat in this beautiful county.
Each county was reviewed by diseases (like Diabetes, Obesity, and Cancer) along with factors such as smoking and proper health care. They then figured in problems like air pollution, water contamination, housing and, believe it or not, commuting via vehicle both long and short. Overall, these counties came out on top as having the healthiest people in Kentucky. If you live in one of these beautiful places, or feel your county or city is the place to be for good health, please comment. What do you think the secret to a long healthy life is?
From OnlyInYourState.com