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Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Kentucky

The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises the majority of cases in the U.S.Researchers around the world have reported that Omicron is more transmissible than Delta, making breakthrough and repeat infections more likely. Early research suggests this strain may cause less severe illness than Delta and the original virus, however, health officials have warned an Omicron-driven surge could still increase hospitalization and death rates—especially in areas with less vaccinated populations.The United States as of Feb. 2 reached 893,257 COVID-19-related deaths and nearly 75.5 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 63.9% of the population is fully vaccinated, and 41.8% have received booster doses.Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest cumulative 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 100,000 residents as of Feb. 1, 2021. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.

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#50. Johnson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 383 (85 total deaths)
— 32.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,014 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,504 (5,215 total cases)
— 9.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,051 (455 new cases, +55% change from previous week)

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#49. Wayne County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 384 (78 total deaths)
— 32.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,006 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (1 new deaths, -67% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,320 (4,335 total cases)
— 17.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 866 (176 new cases, -27% change from previous week)

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#48. Fulton County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 385 (23 total deaths)
— 32.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,002 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,429 (1,100 total cases)
— 29.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 905 (54 new cases, -44% change from previous week)

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#47. Graves County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 386 (144 total deaths)
— 33.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #987 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,205 (10,511 total cases)
— 8.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,897 (707 new cases, -36% change from previous week)

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#46. Breathitt County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 388 (49 total deaths)
— 33.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #972 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,278 (2,940 total cases)
— 10.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,869 (236 new cases, +5% change from previous week)

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#45. Lyon County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 390 (32 total deaths)
— 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #960 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 12.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,108 (2,554 total cases)
— 19.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,607 (214 new cases, +44% change from previous week)

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#44. Martin County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 393 (44 total deaths)
— 35.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #943 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,216 (2,711 total cases)
— 6.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,117 (125 new cases, -42% change from previous week)

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#43. Leslie County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (39 total deaths)
— 36.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #929 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,485 (3,011 total cases)
— 17.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,430 (240 new cases, +14% change from previous week)

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#42. Logan County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (107 total deaths)
— 36.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #926 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 14.8 (4 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,596 (7,479 total cases)
— 6.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,801 (488 new cases, -25% change from previous week)

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#41. Nicholas County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 399 (29 total deaths)
— 37.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #906 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,428 (1,703 total cases)
— 9.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,279 (93 new cases, -37% change from previous week)

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#40. Boyle County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 399 (120 total deaths)
— 37.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #900 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.7 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,857 (7,472 total cases)
— 4.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,969 (592 new cases, +24% change from previous week)

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#39. McCreary County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 400 (69 total deaths)
— 37.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #894 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.8 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,017 (4,483 total cases)
— 0.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 905 (156 new cases, -1% change from previous week)

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#38. Trimble County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 401 (34 total deaths)
— 38.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #891 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 47.2 (4 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,539 (1,994 total cases)
— 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,145 (97 new cases, -47% change from previous week)

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#37. Clinton County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 401 (41 total deaths)
— 38.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #890 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,849 (3,050 total cases)
— 14.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,576 (161 new cases, -37% change from previous week)

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#36. Casey County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 402 (65 total deaths)
— 38.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #879 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,406 (3,459 total cases)
— 17.6% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 941 (152 new cases, -11% change from previous week)

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#35. Letcher County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 404 (87 total deaths)
— 39.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #867 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,326 (5,674 total cases)
— 1.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,065 (445 new cases, +4% change from previous week)

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#34. Whitley County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 405 (147 total deaths)
— 39.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #855 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.8 (1 new deaths, -75% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,843 (12,273 total cases)
— 30.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,352 (853 new cases, -10% change from previous week)

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#33. Pike County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 406 (235 total deaths)
— 40.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #844 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,394 (15,276 total cases)
— 1.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,726 (999 new cases, -11% change from previous week)

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#32. Russell County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 407 (73 total deaths)
— 40.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #840 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.2 (2 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,201 (5,413 total cases)
— 16.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,791 (321 new cases, -26% change from previous week)

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#31. Taylor County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 411 (106 total deaths)
— 41.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #814 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.9 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,795 (7,678 total cases)
— 14.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,370 (353 new cases, -30% change from previous week)

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#30. Allen County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (90 total deaths)
— 45.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #742 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 14.1 (3 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,943 (5,956 total cases)
— 7.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,252 (480 new cases, -22% change from previous week)

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#29. Larue County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 424 (61 total deaths)
— 46.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #721 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.9 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,552 (3,391 total cases)
— 9.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,139 (308 new cases, +21% change from previous week)

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#28. Floyd County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 424 (151 total deaths)
— 46.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #719 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,340 (10,086 total cases)
— 9.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,973 (702 new cases, +2% change from previous week)

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#27. Simpson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 425 (79 total deaths)
— 46.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #713 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 21.5 (4 new deaths, +300% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,064 (5,212 total cases)
— 8.0% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,858 (345 new cases, -36% change from previous week)

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#26. Mercer County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 433 (95 total deaths)
— 49.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #652 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,260 (6,637 total cases)
— 16.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 3,109 (682 new cases, +31% change from previous week)

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#25. Barren County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 434 (192 total deaths)
— 49.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #644 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.3 (1 new deaths, -80% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,940 (11,478 total cases)
— 0.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,340 (593 new cases, -34% change from previous week)

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#24. Grayson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 435 (115 total deaths)
— 50.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #641 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.6 (2 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,658 (7,045 total cases)
— 2.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,210 (584 new cases, -10% change from previous week)

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#23. Crittenden County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 443 (39 total deaths)
— 52.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #599 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,656 (1,819 total cases)
— 20.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,022 (90 new cases, -22% change from previous week)

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#22. Washington County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 446 (54 total deaths)
— 53.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #575 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,648 (3,465 total cases)
— 10.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,084 (252 new cases, +8% change from previous week)

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#21. Menifee County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 447 (29 total deaths)
— 54.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #573 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,186 (1,245 total cases)
— 26.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,156 (75 new cases, +56% change from previous week)

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#20. Caldwell County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 447 (57 total deaths)
— 54.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #572 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.7 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,606 (3,519 total cases)
— 6.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,236 (285 new cases, -4% change from previous week)

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#19. Jackson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 458 (61 total deaths)
— 57.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #524 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,954 (3,726 total cases)
— 7.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,966 (262 new cases, +13% change from previous week)

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#18. Lincoln County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 460 (113 total deaths)
— 58.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #515 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,661 (5,563 total cases)
— 12.8% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 974 (239 new cases, -24% change from previous week)

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#17. Hart County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 462 (88 total deaths)
— 59.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #505 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.8 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,017 (4,762 total cases)
— 3.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 951 (181 new cases, -33% change from previous week)

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#16. Bell County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 472 (123 total deaths)
— 62.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #454 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.7 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,082 (7,831 total cases)
— 15.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,932 (503 new cases, -26% change from previous week)

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#15. McLean County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 489 (45 total deaths)
— 68.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #398 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,284 (2,420 total cases)
— 1.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,140 (197 new cases, -26% change from previous week)

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#14. Adair County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (95 total deaths)
— 70.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #370 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,143 (4,828 total cases)
— 3.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,469 (282 new cases, -10% change from previous week)

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#13. Hickman County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 502 (22 total deaths)
— 73.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #344 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,397 (762 total cases)
— 33.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,119 (49 new cases, -25% change from previous week)

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#12. Gallatin County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 507 (45 total deaths)
— 74.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #326 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,250 (2,062 total cases)
— 10.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,409 (125 new cases, -37% change from previous week)

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#11. Hopkins County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 515 (230 total deaths)
— 77.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #293 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.0 (4 new deaths, +33% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,542 (13,201 total cases)
— 13.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 3,010 (1,345 new cases, -1% change from previous week)

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#10. Owsley County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 521 (23 total deaths)
— 79.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #279 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,219 (1,290 total cases)
— 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,971 (87 new cases, -16% change from previous week)

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#9. Mason County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 533 (91 total deaths)
— 83.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #239 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.7 (2 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,400 (4,165 total cases)
— 6.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,576 (269 new cases, -41% change from previous week)

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#8. Metcalfe County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 536 (54 total deaths)
— 84.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #235 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,549 (2,573 total cases)
— 1.6% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,053 (106 new cases, -28% change from previous week)

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#7. Perry County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 536 (138 total deaths)
— 84.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #233 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,027 (8,507 total cases)
— 27.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,345 (604 new cases, +4% change from previous week)

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#6. Lewis County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 542 (72 total deaths)
— 86.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #215 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,808 (3,957 total cases)
— 14.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,109 (280 new cases, -2% change from previous week)

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#5. Livingston County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 555 (51 total deaths)
— 91.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #197 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,243 (2,045 total cases)
— 14.4% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,577 (145 new cases, +6% change from previous week)

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#4. Lee County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 594 (44 total deaths)
— 104.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #143 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,285 (2,242 total cases)
— 16.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,743 (129 new cases, +6% change from previous week)

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#3. Monroe County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 648 (69 total deaths)
— 123.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #89 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,390 (3,343 total cases)
— 20.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,028 (216 new cases, -12% change from previous week)

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#2. Harlan County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 654 (170 total deaths)
— 125.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #76 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.7 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,411 (7,910 total cases)
— 17.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,053 (534 new cases, -26% change from previous week)

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#1. Robertson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 949 (20 total deaths)
— 227.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #4 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,565 (560 total cases)
— 2.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,281 (27 new cases, -40% change from previous week)