Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Kentucky

Published 5:07 am Thursday, July 22, 2021

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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Kentucky

The United States by July 21 had reached 609,563 deaths due to COVID-19 and more than 34.1 million 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 infection rates in Kentucky using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest cumulative infection rate per 100k residents as of July 19, 2021.

As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and even every county—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. Keep reading to see where infection rates are highest in your home state.

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#50. Muhlenberg County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,398 (3,184 total cases)
— 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 216 (66 new cases, +94% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 222 (68 total deaths)
— 24.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 2.5% (145 fully vaccinated)
— 94.2% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#49. Madison County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,410 (9,680 total cases)
— 6.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 70 (65 new cases, +210% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 120 (112 total deaths)
— 32.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.1% (234,569 fully vaccinated)
— 25.5% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#48. Lewis County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,508 (1,395 total cases)
— 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 211 (28 new cases, +1,300% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 309 (41 total deaths)
— 73.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 30.0% (10,698 fully vaccinated)
— 30.4% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#47. Cumberland County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,538 (697 total cases)
— 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 181 (12 total deaths)
— 1.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.2% (23,096 fully vaccinated)
— 25.3% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#46. Russell County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,567 (1,894 total cases)
— 4.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 17 (3 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 257 (46 total deaths)
— 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 22.6% (795 fully vaccinated)
— 47.6% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#45. Ohio County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,578 (2,538 total cases)
— 4.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 42 (10 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 229 (55 total deaths)
— 28.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 31.2% (14,607 fully vaccinated)
— 27.6% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#44. Metcalfe County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,704 (1,078 total cases)
— 3.6% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 89 (9 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 308 (31 total deaths)
— 73.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 34.0% (8,301 fully vaccinated)
— 21.1% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#43. McCracken County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,720 (7,013 total cases)
— 3.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 38 (25 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 205 (134 total deaths)
— 15.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: not available

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#42. Greenup County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,781 (3,784 total cases)
— 2.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 94 (33 new cases, +32% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (63 total deaths)
— 0.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.8% (3,281 fully vaccinated)
— 16.9% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#41. Hart County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,864 (2,068 total cases)
— 2.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 168 (32 new cases, +256% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 278 (53 total deaths)
— 56.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.5% (3,642 fully vaccinated)
— 17.6% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#40. Jefferson County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,900 (83,574 total cases)
— 1.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 39 (300 new cases, +180% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 175 (1,343 total deaths)
— 1.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.3% (16,140 fully vaccinated)
— 14.4% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#39. Boone County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,909 (14,573 total cases)
— 1.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (98 new cases, +250% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 112 (149 total deaths)
— 37.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 73.2% (3,233 fully vaccinated)
— 69.8% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#38. Hopkins County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,912 (4,876 total cases)
— 1.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 206 (92 new cases, +104% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 336 (150 total deaths)
— 88.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.9% (81,166 fully vaccinated)
— 36.7% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#37. Daviess County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,934 (11,099 total cases)
— 1.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 74 (75 new cases, +525% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 192 (195 total deaths)
— 7.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.9% (4,955 fully vaccinated)
— 23.7% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#36. Nelson County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,934 (5,055 total cases)
— 1.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 45 (21 new cases, +24% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 136 (63 total deaths)
— 23.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.1% (6,310 fully vaccinated)
— 7.0% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#35. Wayne County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,982 (2,233 total cases)
— 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 30 (6 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 236 (48 total deaths)
— 32.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 29.0% (3,137 fully vaccinated)
— 32.7% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#34. Perry County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,991 (2,831 total cases)
— 1.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 78 (20 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 256 (66 total deaths)
— 43.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.2% (35,959 fully vaccinated)
— 4.9% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#33. Powell County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,012 (1,361 total cases)
— 0.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 105 (13 total deaths)
— 41.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 25.8% (26,399 fully vaccinated)
— 40.1% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#32. Logan County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,062 (2,998 total cases)
— 0.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (34 new cases, +209% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 269 (73 total deaths)
— 51.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 22.8% (172,778 fully vaccinated)
— 47.1% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#31. Boyd County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,154 (5,211 total cases)
— 0.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (34 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 163 (76 total deaths)
— 8.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 30.0% (8,047 fully vaccinated)
— 30.4% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#30. Henderson County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,161 (5,046 total cases)
— 0.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (42 new cases, +162% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 175 (79 total deaths)
— 1.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 47.0% (8,691 fully vaccinated)
— 9.0% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#29. Webster County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,219 (1,452 total cases)
— 1.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 193 (25 new cases, +317% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 170 (22 total deaths)
— 4.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 34.3% (3,960 fully vaccinated)
— 20.4% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#28. Robertson County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,338 (239 total cases)
— 2.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 664 (14 total deaths)
— 273.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.6% (51,223 fully vaccinated)
— 22.0% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#27. Green County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,370 (1,244 total cases)
— 2.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (8 new cases, +300% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (17 total deaths)
— 12.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.2% (8,241 fully vaccinated)
— 11.4% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#26. Fayette County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,380 (36,775 total cases)
— 2.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (180 new cases, +253% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 98 (317 total deaths)
— 44.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 13.7% (6,021 fully vaccinated)
— 68.2% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#25. Whitley County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,416 (4,140 total cases)
— 2.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 174 (63 new cases, +232% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 171 (62 total deaths)
— 3.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 16.8% (1,602 fully vaccinated)
— 61.0% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#24. Harlan County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,434 (2,974 total cases)
— 3.0% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 77 (20 new cases, +900% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 354 (92 total deaths)
— 98.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 33.2% (40,217 fully vaccinated)
— 23.0% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#23. Butler County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,530 (1,485 total cases)
— 3.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 39 (5 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 217 (28 total deaths)
— 21.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.7% (547,245 fully vaccinated)
— 36.2% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#22. Owsley County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,552 (510 total cases)
— 4.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (4 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 362 (16 total deaths)
— 103.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 26.8% (6,748 fully vaccinated)
— 37.8% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#21. Oldham County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,603 (7,751 total cases)
— 4.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 63 (42 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 126 (84 total deaths)
— 29.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.9% (27,536 fully vaccinated)
— 4.2% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#20. McCreary County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,642 (2,006 total cases)
— 4.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 197 (34 total deaths)
— 10.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.7% (22,217 fully vaccinated)
— 24.1% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#19. Caldwell County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,720 (1,494 total cases)
— 5.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (6 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 251 (32 total deaths)
— 41.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.2% (5,231 fully vaccinated)
— 2.1% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#18. Boyle County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,766 (3,537 total cases)
— 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 80 (24 new cases, +500% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 259 (78 total deaths)
— 45.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 26.2% (8,175 fully vaccinated)
— 39.2% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#17. Simpson County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,781 (2,188 total cases)
— 6.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 108 (20 new cases, +122% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 226 (42 total deaths)
— 27.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 22.5% (2,735 fully vaccinated)
— 47.8% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#16. Graves County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,955 (4,455 total cases)
— 7.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 89 (33 new cases, +32% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 258 (96 total deaths)
— 44.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: not available

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#15. Mercer County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,128 (2,660 total cases)
— 9.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (16 new cases, +220% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 246 (54 total deaths)
— 38.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: not available

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#14. Washington County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,203 (1,476 total cases)
— 9.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 107 (13 new cases, +550% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 339 (41 total deaths)
— 90.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 31.8% (2,467 fully vaccinated)
— 26.2% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#13. Bell County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,250 (3,189 total cases)
— 10.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 12 (3 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 223 (58 total deaths)
— 25.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.5% (42,923 fully vaccinated)
— 17.6% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#12. Warren County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,429 (16,517 total cases)
— 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 87 (115 new cases, +102% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 141 (188 total deaths)
— 20.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 9.9% (1,285 fully vaccinated)
— 77.0% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#11. Taylor County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,453 (3,209 total cases)
— 12.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 19 (5 new cases, -67% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 206 (53 total deaths)
— 15.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 23.3% (3,477 fully vaccinated)
— 45.9% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#10. Marion County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,479 (2,405 total cases)
— 12.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (10 new cases, +233% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 197 (38 total deaths)
— 10.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.7% (2,886 fully vaccinated)
— 3.7% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#9. Knox County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,554 (3,910 total cases)
— 13.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 64 (20 new cases, +82% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 151 (47 total deaths)
— 15.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.2% (12,158 fully vaccinated)
— 30.4% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#8. Laurel County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,665 (7,702 total cases)
— 14.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 136 (83 new cases, +131% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 133 (81 total deaths)
— 25.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 31.4% (13,665 fully vaccinated)
— 27.1% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#7. Monroe County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,685 (1,351 total cases)
— 14.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 19 (2 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 413 (44 total deaths)
— 132.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: not available

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#6. Elliott County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,157 (989 total cases)
— 18.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 13 (1 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 27 (2 total deaths)
— 84.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: not available

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#5. Clay County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,909 (2,768 total cases)
— 25.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 206 (41 new cases, +583% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 231 (46 total deaths)
— 29.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.2% (19,187 fully vaccinated)
— 2.6% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#4. Clinton County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,240 (1,455 total cases)
— 28.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 303 (31 total deaths)
— 70.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 29.2% (2,564 fully vaccinated)
— 32.3% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#3. Morgan County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,507 (2,330 total cases)
— 57.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 15 (2 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 38 (5 total deaths)
— 78.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 23.6% (6,692 fully vaccinated)
— 45.2% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#2. Lee County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,587 (1,302 total cases)
— 58.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 95 (7 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 351 (26 total deaths)
— 97.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.9% (5,199 fully vaccinated)
— 7.4% lower vaccination rate than Kentucky

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#1. Lyon County

– Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,001 (1,560 total cases)
— 71.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 24 (2 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 268 (22 total deaths)
— 50.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.9% (2,641 fully vaccinated)
— 22.7% higher vaccination rate than Kentucky