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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. 9 reached 909,599 COVID-19-related deaths and nearly 77.1 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 64.2% of the population is fully vaccinated, and 42.4% 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. 8, 2021.

Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.

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#50. Fulton County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 385 (23 total deaths)
— 31.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,061 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: 18,663 (1,114 total cases)
— 30.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 235 (14 new cases, -74% change from previous week)

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#49. Graves County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 386 (144 total deaths)
— 31.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,048 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: 29,139 (10,859 total cases)
— 7.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 934 (348 new cases, -51% change from previous week)

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#48. Johnson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 388 (86 total deaths)
— 32.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,031 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,491 (5,434 total cases)
— 9.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 987 (219 new cases, -52% change from previous week)

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#47. Lyon County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 390 (32 total deaths)
— 32.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #1,019 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: 31,961 (2,624 total cases)
— 18.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 853 (70 new cases, -67% change from previous week)

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#46. Martin County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 393 (44 total deaths)
— 33.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #990 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: 25,565 (2,862 total cases)
— 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,349 (151 new cases, +21% change from previous week)

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#45. Leslie County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (39 total deaths)
— 34.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #973 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: 31,963 (3,157 total cases)
— 18.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,478 (146 new cases, -39% change from previous week)

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#44. Logan County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (107 total deaths)
— 34.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #971 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: 28,762 (7,795 total cases)
— 6.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,166 (316 new cases, -35% change from previous week)

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#43. Breathitt County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 396 (50 total deaths)
— 34.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #967 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.9 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,561 (3,102 total cases)
— 9.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,283 (162 new cases, -31% change from previous week)

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#42. Nicholas County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 399 (29 total deaths)
— 35.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #955 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: 24,226 (1,761 total cases)
— 10.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 798 (58 new cases, -38% change from previous week)

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#41. Boyle County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 399 (120 total deaths)
— 35.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #953 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: 25,662 (7,714 total cases)
— 4.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 805 (242 new cases, -59% change from previous week)

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#40. Clinton County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 401 (41 total deaths)
— 36.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #942 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: 30,740 (3,141 total cases)
— 13.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 891 (91 new cases, -43% change from previous week)

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#39. Casey County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 402 (65 total deaths)
— 36.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #937 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: 22,149 (3,579 total cases)
— 18.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 743 (120 new cases, -21% change from previous week)

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#38. Whitley County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 405 (147 total deaths)
— 37.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #917 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: 35,184 (12,759 total cases)
— 30.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,340 (486 new cases, -43% change from previous week)

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#37. McCreary County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 406 (70 total deaths)
— 38.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #909 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,928 (4,640 total cases)
— 0.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 911 (157 new cases, +1% change from previous week)

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#36. Wayne County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 408 (83 total deaths)
— 38.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #898 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 24.6 (5 new deaths, +400% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,097 (4,493 total cases)
— 18.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 777 (158 new cases, -10% change from previous week)

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#35. Trimble County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 413 (35 total deaths)
— 40.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #860 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.8 (1 new deaths, -75% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,247 (2,054 total cases)
— 10.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 708 (60 new cases, -38% change from previous week)

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#34. Russell County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 413 (74 total deaths)
— 40.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #855 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.6 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,524 (5,650 total cases)
— 16.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,322 (237 new cases, -26% change from previous week)

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#33. Pike County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 416 (241 total deaths)
— 41.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #829 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.4 (6 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,473 (15,900 total cases)
— 1.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,078 (624 new cases, -38% change from previous week)

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#32. Letcher County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 418 (90 total deaths)
— 42.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #816 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.9 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,131 (6,063 total cases)
— 4.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,805 (389 new cases, -13% change from previous week)

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#31. Taylor County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 419 (108 total deaths)
— 42.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #811 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.8 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,575 (7,879 total cases)
— 13.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 780 (201 new cases, -43% change from previous week)

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#30. Larue County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 424 (61 total deaths)
— 44.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #779 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: 24,274 (3,495 total cases)
— 10.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 722 (104 new cases, -66% change from previous week)

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#29. Simpson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 425 (79 total deaths)
— 44.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #771 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: 28,801 (5,349 total cases)
— 6.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 738 (137 new cases, -60% change from previous week)

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#28. Floyd County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 427 (152 total deaths)
— 45.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #760 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: 30,341 (10,798 total cases)
— 12.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,001 (712 new cases, +1% change from previous week)

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#27. Grayson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 431 (114 total deaths)
— 46.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #738 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: 27,835 (7,356 total cases)
— 3.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,177 (311 new cases, -47% change from previous week)

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#26. Allen County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 432 (92 total deaths)
— 46.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #730 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.4 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,848 (6,149 total cases)
— 6.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 905 (193 new cases, -60% change from previous week)

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#25. Barren County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 436 (193 total deaths)
— 48.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #701 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,916 (11,910 total cases)
— 0.3% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 976 (432 new cases, -27% change from previous week)

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#24. Crittenden County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 443 (39 total deaths)
— 50.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #656 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: 21,542 (1,897 total cases)
— 20.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 886 (78 new cases, -13% change from previous week)

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#23. Washington County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 446 (54 total deaths)
— 51.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #633 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: 29,814 (3,606 total cases)
— 10.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,166 (141 new cases, -44% change from previous week)

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#22. Menifee County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 447 (29 total deaths)
— 52.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #627 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: 19,741 (1,281 total cases)
— 26.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 555 (36 new cases, -52% change from previous week)

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#21. Caldwell County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 447 (57 total deaths)
— 52.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #626 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: 28,838 (3,676 total cases)
— 6.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,232 (157 new cases, -45% change from previous week)

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#20. Mercer County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 447 (98 total deaths)
— 52.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #624 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.7 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,131 (6,828 total cases)
— 15.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 871 (191 new cases, -72% change from previous week)

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#19. Hart County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 462 (88 total deaths)
— 57.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #543 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: 26,756 (5,093 total cases)
— 0.9% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,739 (331 new cases, +83% change from previous week)

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#18. Lincoln County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 468 (115 total deaths)
— 59.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #508 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,590 (5,791 total cases)
— 12.6% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 929 (228 new cases, -5% change from previous week)

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#17. Bell County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 472 (123 total deaths)
— 60.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #488 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: 31,235 (8,131 total cases)
— 15.7% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,152 (300 new cases, -40% change from previous week)

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#16. Jackson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 473 (63 total deaths)
— 60.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #484 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.0 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,974 (3,862 total cases)
— 7.3% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,020 (136 new cases, -48% change from previous week)

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#15. McLean County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 489 (45 total deaths)
— 66.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #425 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: 27,153 (2,500 total cases)
— 0.6% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 869 (80 new cases, -59% change from previous week)

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#14. Adair County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (95 total deaths)
— 68.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #407 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: 26,133 (5,018 total cases)
— 3.2% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 989 (190 new cases, -33% change from previous week)

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#13. Hickman County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 502 (22 total deaths)
— 70.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #373 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: 18,082 (792 total cases)
— 33.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 685 (30 new cases, -39% change from previous week)

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#12. Gallatin County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 507 (45 total deaths)
— 72.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #355 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: 23,746 (2,106 total cases)
— 12.0% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 496 (44 new cases, -65% change from previous week)

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#11. Hopkins County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 519 (232 total deaths)
— 76.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #316 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (2 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,540 (13,647 total cases)
— 13.1% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 998 (446 new cases, -67% change from previous week)

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#10. Owsley County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 521 (23 total deaths)
— 77.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #312 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: 30,872 (1,363 total cases)
— 14.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,653 (73 new cases, -16% change from previous week)

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#9. Metcalfe County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 536 (54 total deaths)
— 82.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #252 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: 26,164 (2,635 total cases)
— 3.1% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 616 (62 new cases, -42% change from previous week)

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#8. Mason County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 545 (93 total deaths)
— 85.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #237 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.7 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,196 (4,301 total cases)
— 6.7% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 797 (136 new cases, -49% change from previous week)

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#7. Perry County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 547 (141 total deaths)
— 86.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #233 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.6 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,061 (9,031 total cases)
— 29.9% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 2,034 (524 new cases, -13% change from previous week)

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#6. Livingston County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 555 (51 total deaths)
— 88.8% 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, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,080 (2,122 total cases)
— 14.5% less cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 838 (77 new cases, -47% change from previous week)

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#5. Lewis County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 557 (74 total deaths)
— 89.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #211 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.1 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,998 (4,115 total cases)
— 14.8% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,190 (158 new cases, -44% change from previous week)

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#4. Lee County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 594 (44 total deaths)
— 102.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #152 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: 31,906 (2,362 total cases)
— 18.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,621 (120 new cases, -7% change from previous week)

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#3. Monroe County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 657 (70 total deaths)
— 123.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #84 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: 32,526 (3,464 total cases)
— 20.5% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,136 (121 new cases, -44% change from previous week)

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#2. Harlan County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 665 (173 total deaths)
— 126.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #81 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.5 (3 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,180 (8,370 total cases)
— 19.2% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,769 (460 new cases, -14% change from previous week)

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#1. Robertson County

– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 996 (21 total deaths)
— 238.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Kentucky
— #4 highest rate among all counties nationwide
– New deaths per 100k in the past week: 47.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,372 (577 total cases)
— 1.4% more cases per 100k residents than Kentucky
– New cases per 100k in the past week: 806 (17 new cases, -37% change from previous week)