Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Kentucky
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April 16, 2021
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Kentucky
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county threin—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of April 15 had reached 565,275 COVID-19-related deaths and more than 31.5 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 death rates in Kentucky using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest death rate per 100k residents as of April 14, 2021. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.
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#50. Floyd County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 174 (62 total deaths)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,600 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,211 (3,278 total cases)
--- 5.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 132 (47 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,600 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,211 (3,278 total cases)
--- 5.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 132 (47 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
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#49. Marshall County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 174 (54 total deaths)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,599 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,675 (2,698 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 87 (27 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,599 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,675 (2,698 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 87 (27 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
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#48. Larue County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 174 (25 total deaths)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,594 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,939 (1,287 total cases)
--- 8.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 63 (9 new cases, +80% change from previous week)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,594 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,939 (1,287 total cases)
--- 8.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 63 (9 new cases, +80% change from previous week)
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#47. Martin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (20 total deaths)
--- 27.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,539 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,933 (1,000 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (14 new cases, +250% change from previous week)
--- 27.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,539 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,933 (1,000 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (14 new cases, +250% change from previous week)
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#46. Carroll County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (19 total deaths)
--- 27.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,538 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,218 (980 total cases)
--- 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 85 (9 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
--- 27.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,538 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,218 (980 total cases)
--- 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 85 (9 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
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#45. McCracken County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 180 (118 total deaths)
--- 28.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,526 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,592 (6,275 total cases)
--- 1.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 99 (65 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
--- 28.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,526 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,592 (6,275 total cases)
--- 1.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 99 (65 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
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#44. Garrard County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 181 (32 total deaths)
--- 29.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,509 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,378 (1,480 total cases)
--- 13.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (16 new cases, +220% change from previous week)
--- 29.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,509 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,378 (1,480 total cases)
--- 13.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (16 new cases, +220% change from previous week)
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#43. Lincoln County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 183 (45 total deaths)
--- 30.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,485 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,141 (2,244 total cases)
--- 5.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 126 (31 new cases, +15% change from previous week)
--- 30.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,485 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,141 (2,244 total cases)
--- 5.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 126 (31 new cases, +15% change from previous week)
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#42. Butler County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 186 (24 total deaths)
--- 32.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,441 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,002 (1,417 total cases)
--- 13.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (12 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
--- 32.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,441 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,002 (1,417 total cases)
--- 13.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (12 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
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#41. Simpson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 188 (35 total deaths)
--- 34.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,420 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,758 (1,998 total cases)
--- 10.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 188 (35 new cases, -51% change from previous week)
--- 34.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,420 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,758 (1,998 total cases)
--- 10.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 188 (35 new cases, -51% change from previous week)
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#40. Muhlenberg County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 189 (58 total deaths)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,404 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,379 (2,872 total cases)
--- 3.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 10 (3 new cases, -85% change from previous week)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,404 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,379 (2,872 total cases)
--- 3.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 10 (3 new cases, -85% change from previous week)
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#39. Bell County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 192 (50 total deaths)
--- 37.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,376 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,547 (3,006 total cases)
--- 18.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 138 (36 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
--- 37.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,376 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,547 (3,006 total cases)
--- 18.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 138 (36 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
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#38. Marion County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 192 (37 total deaths)
--- 37.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,373 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,550 (2,226 total cases)
--- 18.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (12 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
--- 37.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,373 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,550 (2,226 total cases)
--- 18.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (12 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
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#37. Grayson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 193 (51 total deaths)
--- 37.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,360 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,969 (2,106 total cases)
--- 18.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 163 (43 new cases, +187% change from previous week)
--- 37.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,360 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,969 (2,106 total cases)
--- 18.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 163 (43 new cases, +187% change from previous week)
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#36. Letcher County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 195 (42 total deaths)
--- 39.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,337 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.6 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,611 (1,856 total cases)
--- 11.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (27 new cases, -56% change from previous week)
--- 39.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,337 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.6 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,611 (1,856 total cases)
--- 11.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (27 new cases, -56% change from previous week)
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#35. Clay County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 196 (39 total deaths)
--- 40.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,313 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.0 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,100 (2,607 total cases)
--- 34.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 75 (15 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- 40.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,313 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.0 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,100 (2,607 total cases)
--- 34.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 75 (15 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
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#34. Barren County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (88 total deaths)
--- 42.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,282 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,772 (4,324 total cases)
--- 0.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (47 new cases, +24% change from previous week)
--- 42.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,282 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,772 (4,324 total cases)
--- 0.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (47 new cases, +24% change from previous week)
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#33. Mason County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (34 total deaths)
--- 42.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,280 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,121 (1,557 total cases)
--- 6.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 164 (28 new cases, +12% change from previous week)
--- 42.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,280 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,121 (1,557 total cases)
--- 6.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 164 (28 new cases, +12% change from previous week)
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#32. Todd County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 203 (25 total deaths)
--- 45.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,242 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,663 (1,065 total cases)
--- 10.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 146 (18 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
--- 45.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,242 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,663 (1,065 total cases)
--- 10.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 146 (18 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
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#31. Casey County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (34 total deaths)
--- 50.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,166 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,026 (1,297 total cases)
--- 17.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 204 (33 new cases, +22% change from previous week)
--- 50.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,166 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,026 (1,297 total cases)
--- 17.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 204 (33 new cases, +22% change from previous week)
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#30. Wayne County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 211 (43 total deaths)
--- 50.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,151 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,530 (2,141 total cases)
--- 8.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 25 (5 new cases, -64% change from previous week)
--- 50.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,151 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,530 (2,141 total cases)
--- 8.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 25 (5 new cases, -64% change from previous week)
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#29. Mercer County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (47 total deaths)
--- 52.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,114 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.1 (2 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,339 (2,487 total cases)
--- 16.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (11 new cases, -45% change from previous week)
--- 52.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,114 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.1 (2 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,339 (2,487 total cases)
--- 16.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (11 new cases, -45% change from previous week)
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#28. Crittenden County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (19 total deaths)
--- 54.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,091 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,041 (620 total cases)
--- 27.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 79 (7 new cases, -65% change from previous week)
--- 54.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,091 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,041 (620 total cases)
--- 27.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 79 (7 new cases, -65% change from previous week)
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#27. Livingston County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (20 total deaths)
--- 55.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,062 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,832 (812 total cases)
--- 9.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 163 (15 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
--- 55.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,062 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,832 (812 total cases)
--- 9.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 163 (15 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
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#26. Ohio County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 221 (53 total deaths)
--- 57.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,041 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,065 (2,415 total cases)
--- 3.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 88 (21 new cases, +162% change from previous week)
--- 57.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #1,041 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,065 (2,415 total cases)
--- 3.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 88 (21 new cases, +162% change from previous week)
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#25. Caldwell County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (29 total deaths)
--- 62.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #960 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,210 (1,429 total cases)
--- 15.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (17 new cases, -85% change from previous week)
--- 62.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #960 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,210 (1,429 total cases)
--- 15.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (17 new cases, -85% change from previous week)
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#24. Hickman County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (10 total deaths)
--- 62.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,991 (350 total cases)
--- 17.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (4 new cases, +300% change from previous week)
--- 62.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,991 (350 total cases)
--- 17.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (4 new cases, +300% change from previous week)
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#23. Boyle County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 230 (69 total deaths)
--- 64.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #941 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (1 new deaths, -75% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,091 (3,334 total cases)
--- 14.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (32 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
--- 64.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #941 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (1 new deaths, -75% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,091 (3,334 total cases)
--- 14.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (32 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
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#22. Lyon County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 231 (19 total deaths)
--- 65.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #934 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,307 (1,503 total cases)
--- 88.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 171 (14 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- 65.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #934 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,307 (1,503 total cases)
--- 88.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 171 (14 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
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#21. Menifee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 231 (15 total deaths)
--- 65.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #932 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,781 (440 total cases)
--- 30.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 170 (11 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- 65.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #932 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,781 (440 total cases)
--- 30.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 170 (11 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
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#20. Russell County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 234 (42 total deaths)
--- 67.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #905 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,965 (1,786 total cases)
--- 2.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 33 (6 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
--- 67.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #905 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,965 (1,786 total cases)
--- 2.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 33 (6 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
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#19. Fulton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 235 (14 total deaths)
--- 67.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #894 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,360 (499 total cases)
--- 14.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (3 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
--- 67.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #894 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,360 (499 total cases)
--- 14.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (3 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
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#18. Logan County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 236 (64 total deaths)
--- 68.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #888 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,080 (2,732 total cases)
--- 3.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 207 (56 new cases, +75% change from previous week)
--- 68.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #888 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,080 (2,732 total cases)
--- 3.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 207 (56 new cases, +75% change from previous week)
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#17. Hart County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 236 (45 total deaths)
--- 68.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #884 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,134 (1,929 total cases)
--- 4.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 58 (11 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
--- 68.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #884 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,134 (1,929 total cases)
--- 4.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 58 (11 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
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#16. Jackson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 240 (32 total deaths)
--- 71.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #858 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,656 (1,287 total cases)
--- 0.6% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 45 (6 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
--- 71.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #858 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,656 (1,287 total cases)
--- 0.6% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 45 (6 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
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#15. Lewis County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 241 (32 total deaths)
--- 72.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #849 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,798 (1,168 total cases)
--- 9.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 218 (29 new cases, +222% change from previous week)
--- 72.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #849 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,798 (1,168 total cases)
--- 9.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 218 (29 new cases, +222% change from previous week)
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#14. Graves County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 242 (90 total deaths)
--- 72.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #842 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,962 (4,085 total cases)
--- 12.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 75 (28 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- 72.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #842 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,962 (4,085 total cases)
--- 12.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 75 (28 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
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#13. Perry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 245 (63 total deaths)
--- 75.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #815 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,059 (2,591 total cases)
--- 3.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 144 (37 new cases, -12% change from previous week)
--- 75.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #815 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,059 (2,591 total cases)
--- 3.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 144 (37 new cases, -12% change from previous week)
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#12. Metcalfe County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 248 (25 total deaths)
--- 77.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #792 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,088 (1,016 total cases)
--- 3.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 109 (11 new cases, -21% change from previous week)
--- 77.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #792 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,088 (1,016 total cases)
--- 3.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 109 (11 new cases, -21% change from previous week)
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#11. Owsley County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 272 (12 total deaths)
--- 94.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #611 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,031 (487 total cases)
--- 13.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 68 (3 new cases, -57% change from previous week)
--- 94.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #611 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,031 (487 total cases)
--- 13.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 68 (3 new cases, -57% change from previous week)
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#10. Adair County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 276 (53 total deaths)
--- 97.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #583 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,405 (1,806 total cases)
--- 3.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (12 new cases, -43% change from previous week)
--- 97.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #583 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,405 (1,806 total cases)
--- 3.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (12 new cases, -43% change from previous week)
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#9. McLean County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 282 (26 total deaths)
--- 101.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #554 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,384 (864 total cases)
--- 3.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 54 (5 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
--- 101.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #554 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,384 (864 total cases)
--- 3.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 54 (5 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
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#8. Gallatin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 293 (26 total deaths)
--- 109.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #490 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,769 (689 total cases)
--- 20.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (5 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
--- 109.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #490 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,769 (689 total cases)
--- 20.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (5 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
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#7. Clinton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 294 (30 total deaths)
--- 110.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #481 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,024 (1,433 total cases)
--- 44.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 117 (12 new cases, -59% change from previous week)
--- 110.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #481 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,024 (1,433 total cases)
--- 44.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 117 (12 new cases, -59% change from previous week)
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#6. Washington County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 298 (36 total deaths)
--- 112.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #461 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,625 (1,406 total cases)
--- 19.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 83 (10 new cases, +900% change from previous week)
--- 112.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #461 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,625 (1,406 total cases)
--- 19.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 83 (10 new cases, +900% change from previous week)
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#5. Harlan County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 311 (81 total deaths)
--- 122.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #394 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.8 (1 new deaths, -67% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,281 (2,674 total cases)
--- 5.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 281 (73 new cases, +28% change from previous week)
--- 122.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #394 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.8 (1 new deaths, -67% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,281 (2,674 total cases)
--- 5.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 281 (73 new cases, +28% change from previous week)
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#4. Lee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 311 (23 total deaths)
--- 122.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #392 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.5 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,020 (1,260 total cases)
--- 75.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 81 (6 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
--- 122.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #392 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.5 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,020 (1,260 total cases)
--- 75.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 81 (6 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
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#3. Hopkins County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (143 total deaths)
--- 128.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.7 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,603 (4,291 total cases)
--- 1.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 105 (47 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
--- 128.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.7 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,603 (4,291 total cases)
--- 1.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 105 (47 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
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#2. Monroe County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 376 (40 total deaths)
--- 168.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #193 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,160 (1,295 total cases)
--- 25.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (12 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
--- 168.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #193 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,160 (1,295 total cases)
--- 25.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (12 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
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#1. Robertson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 664 (14 total deaths)
--- 374.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #11 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,820 (207 total cases)
--- 1.0% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 190 (4 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
--- 374.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
--- #11 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,820 (207 total cases)
--- 1.0% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 190 (4 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
