What's Going Around in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)?
Health data for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Kentucky. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
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1.9% ILI
↓ Declining in Kentucky
2.1 per 100K
↓ Declining in Kentucky
1.7 per 100K
↓ Declining in Kentucky
3 cases in Kentucky
86.9% in Kentucky
CDC Recommendations at This Level
Vaccination rates are critically low
- • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
- • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
- • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
- • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Kentucky data as the best available indicator for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) area. The health snapshot above shows Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full Kentucky health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky right now?
Based on Kentucky state surveillance data (which covers Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)), flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Kentucky has reported 3 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) right now?
Flu activity in Kentucky (which includes Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)) is currently low with 1.9% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Kentucky flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (38.4%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 2 health measures specific to Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance).
Does Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Kentucky state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance).
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.