Butler County, KY
County Profile
Map key:
Black- County line
Purple-City limits
Blue- Green River
Image from http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/Cities/default.htm.
Compiled by
UK Center for Rural Health/Madisonville
200 Clinic Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-3436
Contents:
County Overview……………….....................3-7
Demographics………………………………………………………………………………...….3
Community information…………………………………………………………..…………...4-7
Morgantown…………5
Rochester….……..6
Woodbury………7
Education…………..…..………....................8-9
Butler Co. Public Schools……...…………………………………...………………….………8-9
Adult Education Centers…………………………………………………………………………9
Public Library……………………………………………………………………….……….…...9
Government…..……………………………...10-26
County Officials……………………………………………………….….............................10-17
Morgantown (county seat) -City Government………………………………………….…...18-19
US & State Officials……………………………………………………………………..….19-26
Health Care & Health Statistics ………..........27-30
County Health Department………………………………………………………...………..27-29
Health Stats……………………………………………………………………………………..29
County Health Ranking (from the Kentucky Institute of Medicine)………………………...…30
Economy & Employment….………………...31-32
2002 Economic Census Summary…………………………………………………………...…31
Economy & Employment Stats………………………………………………………...……….32
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County Overview
Butler County, KY
(Source: http://www.stats.indiana.edu/uspr/a/us_profile_frame.html)
People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
Value
Population (2009)
13,329 Covered Employment
Growth (%) since 1990
18.5%
Industry Overview (2009)
(By Place of Work)
Average wage per job
Value
2,379
$29,521
Households (2000)
5,059 Manufacturing - % all jobs in County
18.8%
Labor Force (persons) (2009)
5,520
$43,358
Unemployment Rate (2009)
14.7
Average wage per job
Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County
Per Capita Personal Income (2008)
$22,276
Median Household Income (2008)
$35,917 Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County
Poverty Rate (2008)
19.2
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)
60.7
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)
6.4
Average wage per job
Average wage per job
Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County
Average wage per job
1.0%
$35,278
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2.7%
$35,531
USA Counties IN Profile provides current federal statistics on a variety of demographic and economic indicators. Read "About the Profile" for the best
understanding of the data, ranks and computations. This profile is produced by STATS Indiana, a web service of the Indiana Business Research Center at the
Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Major support for this effort is provided by the State of Indiana. Updated: July 08, 2010 at 12:04
Races in Butler County, Kentucky:
(Source: http://www.city-data.com/county/Butler_County-KY.html)
• White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
• Hispanic (1.0%)
• Two or more races (0.6%)
• American Indian (0.6%)
• Other race (0.6%)
• Black (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Butler County Kentucky - Cities and towns
(Source:
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Morgantown
Rochester
Woodbury
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About Butler County:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/about.htm)
Butler County was formed on January 18, 1810, from portions of Logan and Ohio counties. It was named for
Gen. Richard Butler, a Revolutionary War soldier. The county was 55th in order of formation and lies in the
Western Coal Field region of Kentucky. It contains 444 square miles of land.
Descriptions from early settlers reveal a wild, untouched virgin forest with a cover of numerous species of trees,
many being 100 feet high and five and six feet in diameter. Game was abundant. Wild turkeys, deer, elk, bears,
and the bellowing of buffalo resounded through the woods like distant thunder. But no resource was more
dominant than the Green River, which runs through Butler County. It proved to be a major factor in the growth
of the county.
On June 11, 1810 a body of 11 justices of the peace, duly commissioned by Charles Scott, Governor of
Kentucky, met to select officers for the newly formed Butler County. One of their first acts was to appoint a
commission, which selected as the county seat two acres of land belonging to Christopher Funkhouser. The spot
was first called Funkhouser Hill and would later be changed to Morgantown.
In 1833 the Commonwealth of Kentucky inaugurated a navigation system for the Green and Barren Rivers. This
system was completed in 1842. In the following 20-year period, Butler County's population doubled and two
more towns were incorporated along the river at Rochester, located a Lock and Dam #3 and Woodbury, located
at Lock and Dam #4.
With the introduction of locks and dams, a whole different mode of transportation was launched. This brought a
large number of diverse types of people to the county including merchants, miners, loggers, river workers,
engineers, carpenters and many more.
After this period of relatively fast growth, the Civil War began and slowed development of the county. Butler
County witnessed a few minor incidents during the was, including a skirmish at Big Hill, near Morgantown on
October 29, 1861, as well as a skirmish the following day at Woodbury where Confederate soldiers had set up
camp.
After the war, former soldiers from both sides joined together to raise funds for a Civil War Monument that was
erected in the courthouse yard and dedicated in May 1907. The monument lists Butler Countians who fought on
both sides and is believed to be one of the only two existing memorials which honors both Confederate and
Union soldiers.
Butler County is most recently noted for its annual Green River Catfish Festival. Each year numerous tagged
catfish are released into the river. Anglers from far and wide attempt to snag one of these tagged catfish for cash
prizes, the top prize being $50,000. Once again the river is renowned for bringing people together.
Butler County and her people have a rich and proud heritage and are always ready to seek new paths to secure a
bright future.
(Taken from Clark's Kentucky Almanac 2006)
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Morgantown - Our History
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/Cities/mtown.htm)
Morgantown Kentucky, county seat of Butler County, was founded in
1813. It began as a community of revolutionary war soldier settlements
awarded land for military service south of the green river and pioneer
settlers heading west from the Shenandoah valley through the
Cumberland gap. Today the small community of 2,500+ enjoys the quaint
pace of yesterday with access to the 21st century through our fiber optic
internet gateway and modern transportation from the national interstate
system.
Morgantown, located just off the Natcher Parkway (formerly Greenriver
Parkway), is nestled in south central Kentucky within a short driving
distance of Bowling Green and Louisville Kentucky, and the metropolitan
Nashville Tennessee area. Morgantown is totally surrounded by beautiful,
serene farmland and some of the friendliest southern people you will ever
want to meet. Morgantown also boasts some of the finest local
organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, DAR and
Butler County Historical Society. Morgantown Kentucky offers all the
amenities associated with a large metropolitan area while maintaining the
advantages of a small community; affordable housing, family values,
friendly people, low crime rate, strong work ethics and involved leadership. A community where everyone
knows everyone by name embracing that old time southern hospitality and charm.
A Quaint Community
Morgantown’s' reputation as a "quaint community" is the result of the entire
community's commitment. As a community, we value our small town
atmosphere settled among the rich rural farmland around us and the local
historical perspective that take us back in time. To preserve our heritage, we
seek to encourage diversified opportunities and at the same time enhance
community participation for the quality of life for all our citizens. We
continually strive to establish a strong, well-integrated community that fosters
local businesses and industries, maintain a clean and safe environment, as well
as an overall fiscally sound and pleasant community. This strong sense of
community and vision has been achieved through the will and vested interest
of our citizens. The community's motto of "Community First" integrates
meeting the challenge of the future, while celebrating and preserving our past is the main characteristic that
visitors leave with when coming to our community.
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Rochester
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/Cities/rochester.htm)
As of the census of 2000, there were 186 people, 81 households, and 57 families residing in the city.
The population density was 423.6 people per square mile (163.2/km²). There were 102 housing units at an
average density of 232.3/sq mi (89.5/km²).
There were 81 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were
couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families.
27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of
age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.75.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to
44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For
every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,472.
Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was
$36,708. About 9.0% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of
those under the age of eighteen and 13.3% of those sixty five or over.
Map of Rochester
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Woodbury
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/Cities/woodbury.htm)
Woodbury is a beautiful, historic, small town situated on the banks of the Green river.
Residents of Woodbury are able to live a small town rural life without having to miss out on all of the amenities
of the big cities. They are able to do this because of Woodbury's proximity to the larger towns.
Distance from Woodbury:
(Following miles are highway miles)
-Morgantown, KY is 4.8 mi (approx. 10 min drive)
-Bowling Green,KY is 23.6 mi (approx 35 min drive)
-Louisville, KY is 113 mi ( approx 1hr 45 min drive)
-Nashville, TN is 90.8 mi ( approx 1hr 30 min drive)
According to the 2000 US Census there were 87 people, 35 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The
population of Woodbury is made up of 48.3% males and 51.7% females. The average age of a Woodbury
resident is 37.83 years old.
Map of Woodbury
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Education
Butler County Public Schools
(Source: http://www.butlerschools.net/)
Morgantown Elementary School, 210 Cemetery St, , Morgantown, KY 42261
Main Office: 270-526-3361, Fax Number: 270-526-2868
Principal: Greg Woodcock
Website: http://www.butlerschools.net/school_home.aspx?schoolID=3
North Butler Elementary School, 5512 Brownsville Rd, Morgantown, KY 42261
Main Office: 270-526-8936, Fax Number: 270-526-8941, Administration: 270-526-8936
Principal: Daugherty Elaine
Website: http://www.butlerschools.net/school_home.aspx?schoolID=4
Butler County Middle School, 505 North Ward Ave, P.O. Box 10, Morgantown, KY 42261
Main Office: 270-526-5647, Fax Number: 270-526-3238, Cafeteria: 270-526-2520
Principal: Jeff Jennings
Website: http://www.butlerschools.net/school_home.aspx?schoolID=2
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Butler County High School, 1147 South Main St, Morgantown, KY 42261
Main Office: 270-526-2204, Fax Number: 270-526-2268
Website: http://www.butlerschools.net/school_home.aspx?schoolID=1
Butler County Learning Center, 799 Veteran's Way, Morgantown, KY 42261
Website: http://www.butlerschools.net/school_home.aspx?schoolID=11
Adult Education
(Source: http://www.kyvae.org/CountyContactDetails.aspx?code=016)
Butler Co. Adult Education, 799 Veterans Way, Morgantown, KY 42261
•Contact: Georgia Romans
•Phone: 270/526-4560
•Email: [email protected].
Butler Co. Adult Education provides services such as adult education classes, GED preparation, and family
literacy instruction, English as a second language classes, workforce education and reading instruction for
eligible Kentuckians.
Public Library
(Source: http://www.librarytechnology.org/lwc-displaylibrary.pl?RC=18515)
Butler County Public Library,
116 West Ohio Street; PO Box 247, Morgantown, Kentucky 42261-0247
Phone: 270-526-4722
Butler Co. Public Library
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County & City Government: Butler County, KY
Judge Executive Office:
Butler County Judge/Executive: David Fields
(Source: http://www.kcjea.org/butler.html)
P. O. Box 626
Morgantown, KY 42261
Office:
Fax:
E-mail:
Website:
(270) 526-3433
(270) 526-2658
[email protected]
Office Hours
M-F 8:00-4:00 Central Time
Contact: Kim Phelps
Fiscal Court Meetings
2nd Monday at 10:30 AM
Served as judge/executive since 2007
David Fields
Party Affiliation: Republican
Deputy Judge Executive: Kim Phelps
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/countyjudge.htm)
P.O. Box 626, Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3433 – Office, (270) 526-2658 – Fax, [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Butler County Deputy Judge Executive: Kimberly Phelps
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Circuit Court Clerk:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/circuitclerk.htm)
Circuit Court Clerk: Melissa Cardwell, P.O. Box 625, 110 N. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5631 (270)526-5632 – Office, (270) 526-6763 - Fax
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – noon (except holiday weekends)
Butler County Circuit Court Clerk: Melissa Cardwell
Functions of the Office: Circuit Court Clerks are elected officials of the court and are responsible for the
custody, control, and safe storage of court records for Circuit, Family, and District Courts. Among the duties of
the clerks and their deputy clerks are the receipt of lawsuits and papers for the courts, entering judge’s orders,
being present during trials, receiving fines, issuing drivers' licenses, scheduling juries, handling bond money
and operating the video recording equipment which records Circuit and District Court proceedings.
Drivers' License Issuance: Permit testing is every Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for the written test.
Applicants must bring their original birth certificate and social security card. 16 & 17 year old students must
also provide the original School Compliance Verification for Drivers License from their school. The skills test
is by appointment only on Thursday’s beginning at noon. Please call 270-526-5631 to schedule an appointment
before the testing date. Study manuals are available at the clerk’s office.
Court Dates:
• Circuit Motion Days are the second Tuesday of each month other than the month of September. Circuit
Civil cases are heard at 9:00 a.m. Circuit Criminal cases are heard at 10:00 a.m.
• Family Court is on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Non-confidential docket begins at
1:30 p.m. and confidential docket at approximately 2:00 p.m.
• District Court meets each Thursday at 8:30 a.m. District court hears traffic violations, misdemeanors, small
claims, probates, civil cases, and criminal juvenile matters.
Please check with the clerk’s office to verify your court date and time.
Services: Driver’s license, IDs, court services, law library
Special Programs: Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk’s Trust for Life Organ Donation Program and Drug Court
Forms of Payment: Cash, Check or Money Order
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Coroner:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/coroner.htm)
Coroner: GERALD "MARTY" JONES II, P.O. Box 414, 763 G.L. Smith St, Morgantown, KY 42261
270-526-3342 Work, 270-526-3343 Fax
270-526-3814 Butler Co. EMS Dispatch
Email Address: [email protected]
Butler County Coroner: GERALD "MARTY" JONES II
Office Mandate: The Coroner’s Office is mandated by Kentucky law to establish the Manner and Cause of
Death. The Cause of Death is the injury, disease, or a combination of the two that caused the death of the
person. The Manner of Death is ruled by the Coroner to be Natural, Suicidal, Accidental, a Homicide,
Unknown, or Pending.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky deals with many kinds of death that include:
◦Skeletal remains
◦Homicides
◦Suicides
◦Occupational deaths
◦Deaths occurring in a correctional facility
◦Deaths within a medical facility less than 24 hours of admission
◦Fatal motor vehicle deaths
◦Mass fatalities.
Additional Responsibilities of the Coroner: In a death scene investigation, the coroner or his deputy has the
responsibility of pronouncing death, determining the time of death, taking into custody the body and property
on the body, ensuring the body has not been moved from the original death scene, making a positive
identification of the body, notifying of the next of kin, signing the death certificate, completing required forms
and records for each death investigation, and interacting with other appropriate agencies.
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County Attorney:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/attorney.htm0)
County Attorney: Richard Deye, P.O. Box 203, 110 North Main, Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2044 – Office, (270) 526-9106 - Fax
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Butler County Attorney: Richard Deye
The Office of the Butler County Attorney touches the lives of practically every citizen of Butler County. Its
statutory responsibilities are to represent the legal interests of the government and to prosecute District Court
Cases. But read about the other programs and services below we offer, and you’ll find that our office is
involved in many of the local issues you read about daily: government consolidation, child support, domestic
violence, gun crimes, juvenile justice, drunk driving, and more.
County Attorney Responsibilities Include:
•Child Support Division
•Civil Division
•Cold Check Recovery Program
•Criminal Prosecution
•Domestic Violence Intake Center
•DUI
•DUI Diversion Program
•Family Court
As a prosecutor for more than 10 years, I have always believed that prevention is better than prosecution. As
your Butler County Attorney, I have turned that philosophy into reality with the creation and enhancement of a
variety of programs which are changing lives, providing assistance to victims, and helping our citizens build
positive, productive lives.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the work we are doing. I am proud to be your Butler County
Attorney, and proud of the services I and my staff are able to provide to you. And if you need assistance, please
contact my office.
Richard Deye
County Attorney
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County Clerk:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/countyclerk.htm)
County Clerk: Shirley E. Givens, P.O. Box 449, 110 N. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5676 – Office, (270) 526-2658 – Fax, E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – noon (except holiday weekends)
Butler County Clerk: Shirley E. Givens
The following transactions are performed by the Butler County Clerk’s office: voter registration and other
election-related duties; accessible permits; motor vehicle licenses; hunting and fishing licenses; marriage
license; notary bonds; files, stores and preserves various legal records and county records; and the office is
responsible for the preparation of county tax bills.
We now offer several payment options, including debit or credit choices with a convenience fee. (Check for
details.)
Voting Precincts:
A110
EAST MORGANTOWN JUDGE’S OFFICE, 110 N. Main St , Morgantown KY 42261
A111
WEST MORGANTOWN CO. CLERK OFFICE, 110 N. Main St , Morgantown KY 42261
B106
SOUTH SECOND
2nd DIST. FIRE DEPT, 115 Caneyfork Rd, Lewisburg KY 42256
B107
NORTH SECOND
BCHS, 1147 S. Main St, Morgantown KY 42261
C103
LITTLE BEND
FREDDY PHARRIS GARAGE, 7030 St Rte 269, Beaver Dam KY 42320
C106
SOUTH THIRD
ROCHESTER FIRE DEPT, 119 Main St, Rochester KY 42273
C107
NORTH THIRD
MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY, 210 W. Cemetery St, Morgantown KY 42261
D103
ABERDEEN
MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY, 210 W. Cemetery St, Morgantown KY 42261
D105
WEST FOURTH
N. BUTLER ELEMENTARY, 5512 Brownsville Rd, Morgantown KY 42261
D106
EAST FOURTH
N. BUTLER ELEMENTARY, 5512 Brownsville Rd, Morgantown KY 42261
E105
SOUTH FIFTH
5TH DIST. FIRE DEPT, 6790 Caneyville Rd, Morgantown KY 42261
E106
NORTH FIFTH
5TH DIST. FIRE DEPT, 6790 Caneyville Rd, Morgantown KY 42261
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Fiscal Court:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/fiscalcourt.htm)
The Fiscal Court consists of 5 Magistrates representing specific areas of the County and the Judge-Executive.
All positions are elected to 4 year terms by their constituents. Current Court members are:
1st District: Stevie Givens, P.O. Box 751, Morgantown, KY 42261
2nd District: Johnny Tuck, 120 School House Rd, Morgantown, KY 42261
3rd District: Chad Tyree, 6958 Huntsville Quality Rd, Lewisburg, KY 42256
4th District: David Whittinghill, 25 Love Lee Rd, Morgantown, KY 42261
5th District: Keith Daugherty, 1461 Caneyville Rd, Morgantown, KY 42261
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Jailer:
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/jailer.htm)
Jailer: Terry Fugate, P.O. Box 609, 110 N. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3505 – Office, (270) 526-3757 - Fax
Butler County Jailer: Terry Fugate
The Butler County Jail supervises inmates in a secure environment, assists with their needs, and helps transition
them to the court system, the regional jail system or back into the community.
We are committed to enhancing public safety by controlling and managing offenders in a safe, humane and
cost-efficient manner consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.
This year, more than 125 men and women will move through our facility. They will interact with a well-trained
staff committed to excellence. Inmates housed in Butler County Jail have many program opportunities which
include Work Release, Home Incarceration, Substance Abuse Counseling, Domestic Violence Counseling,
Mental Health Counseling, GED, AA, NA, Bible Study and more. Our goal is to assess an offender’s needs and
provide services that assist that offender in the transition and reintegration back into the community.
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Sheriff's Department
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/sheriff.htm)
Scottie Ward, P.O. Box 100, 110 N. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3676 – Office, (270) 526-2846 - Fax
E-mail: [email protected]
The Butler County Sheriff's Office is located on the first floor of the Butler County Courthouse.
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Property Valuation Administrator
(Source: http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/elected/pva.htm)
Property Valuation Administrator: Angie Pendley, P.O. Box 538, 110 N. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3455 – Office, (270) 526-0692 – Fax, E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Butler County PVA office is located on the first floor of the Butler County Court House.
Butler County Property Valuation Administrator: Angie Pendley
Powers & Duties of the PVA: Subject to the direction, instruction, & supervision of The Dept. of Revenue,
the Property Valuation Administrator must make the assessment of all property in the county, prepare property
records, & perform other duties relating to assessment as may be described by law or by the Dept. of Revenue.
(KRS 132.420)
Taxable Property: The Kentucky Constitution Provides that all property not exempted by the Constitution
itself is subject to taxation. The Property Valuation Administrator must annually revalue each parcel of real
property at its fair cash value. Additionally, at least once in every four years the Property Valuation
Administrator or his/her assessors must physically examine each parcel of real property in the county for
revaluation. They may physically inspect and revalue the land and buildings in the absence of the owner or
resident (KRS 132.690)
Motor Vehicle Tax: Property Valuation Administrators assess motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, & mobile
homes for taxation by the state, county, city, & other taxing authorities. The Transportation Cabinet provides
access to all records of motor vehicle registrations to The Dept. of Revenue & the Property Valuation
Administrators.
Tax Exempt: Section 170 of the Kentucky Constitution lists the following exemptions from taxation:
1. Public property used for public purposes;
2. Places of religious worship;
3. Parsonages or residences owned by a religious society and occupied by their minister as his or her home;
4. Institutions of purely public charity;
5. Non profit educational institutions
6. Public Libraries
7. Household goods of a person used in his or her home;
8. Places of burial not held for profit;
9. Crops grown in the year the assessment is made and in the hands of the producer;
10. Bonds of the state, county, municipality, and taxing and school districts;
11. Single-unit residential property maintained by an owner 65 years of or older, or by an owner classified as
totally disabled under a program authorized or administered by an agency of the U.S. government, or by any
retirement system either within or without Kentucky up to $6,500 of the assessed valuation.
Homestead exemption: This exemption is adjusted every two years if the cost-of-living index of the U.S.
Dept. of Labor has changed by 1 percent. The value of the homestead exemption for 2007 through 2008 is
$31,400. This means that $31,400 will be deducted off of the fair cash value of the property if the owner meets
the requirements stated above in #11.
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Morgantown, KY-City Government
(Source: http://morgantown-ky.com/COMK/City_Information.html)
City of Morgantown, 117 North Main, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
Phone: 270.526.3557
City Hall Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:00 p.m.
Mayor: Linda Kewon, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.3557 phone
City Clerk/Treasurer: Anita Gossett, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.3557 phone, 270.526.6295 fax, [email protected]
Assistant City Clerk: Haley Jones, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.3557 phone, [email protected]
Public Works Director: Brad Johnson, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
Chief of Police: Billy Phelps, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.2040 / 270.526.3662 phone
Billy J. Phelps
(Photo from http://www.morgantownpolice.org/id3.htm)
Planning & Zoning Administrator: Glendal Deweese, PO Box 397, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.3557 phone, 270.526.6295 fax
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City Council Members-Morgantown, KY:
(Source: http://morgantown-ky.com/COMK/City_Council_Members.html)
MAYOR: LINDA KEOWN, PO BOX 605, Morgantown, KY
PERSONAL EMAIL - [email protected]
OFFICE EMAIL - [email protected]
PH - 526-4065, CELL - 999-6481
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JAUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012
Russell Givens, 104 Tuck Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.2601, 270.999.0106
Rick Scott, 134 Sunset Loop, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.5484, 270.535.3142
Edra Dean Hampton, 225 Allen Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.3077
Sharon Phelps, 108 Hillview Drive, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.999.0796
Terrell House, 1005 South Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.5808, 270.999.0426
Gary Southerland, 126 Sunset Loop, Morgantown, KY 42261
270.526.3451, 270.991.7123
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US and State Officials: Ohio County
Butler County, Kentucky Delegation
#
US Senators
Party
Residence
1
Mitch McConnell
R
London
2
Rand Paul
R
Lexington
#
US Representatives
Party
Residence
1
Ed Whitfield (01)
R
Paducah
#
State Senators
Party
Residence
1
Mike Wilson (32)
R
Bowling Green
#
State Representatives
Party
Residence
1
C.B. Embry (017)
R
Morgantown
(Source: http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/capitolimpact/gw_countydel.aspx?ClientCode=capitolimpact&State=ky&StName=Kentucky&StFIPS=21&FIPS=21031)
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US Senator Mitch McConnell
(Source:
http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/)
Senator Mitch McConnell
(From website)
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Kentucky’s history, is the Senate Republican Leader in
the 111th Congress. Elected to that position unanimously by his colleagues on November 18, 2008, he is the
15th Senate Republican Leader and only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. The first, Alben
Barkley, led the Democrats from 1937 to 1949.
Senator McConnell previously served, again by the unanimous vote of his colleagues, as the Republican Leader
in the 110th Congress and the Majority Whip in the 108th and 109th Congresses. McConnell also served in
leadership as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee during the 1998 and 2000 election
cycles.
First elected to the Senate in 1984, McConnell made history that year as the only Republican challenger in the
country to defeat a Democrat incumbent and as the first Republican to win a statewide Kentucky race since
1968. McConnell’s victory in 2008 is also one for the record books: On November 4, he won nearly a million
votes, the most ever received for a Kentuckian in a statewide race. On January 10, 2009, McConnell became the
longest-serving Senator from Kentucky, surpassing the tenures of his predecessor as leader, Alben Barkley; his
former colleague, Wendell Ford; and his friend and mentor, John Sherman Cooper.
Senator McConnell graduated with honors from the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences,
where he served as student body president. He also is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law,
where he was elected president of the Student Bar Association. McConnell worked as an intern on Capitol Hill
for Senator John Sherman Cooper before serving as chief legislative assistant to Senator Marlow Cook and as
deputy assistant attorney general to President Gerald Ford. Before his election to the U.S. Senate, he served as
judge-executive of Jefferson County, Kentucky, from 1978 until he commenced his Senate term on January 3,
1985.
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McConnell currently serves as a senior member of the Appropriations, Agriculture and Rules Committees.
Married to Elaine L. Chao, who served as President George W. Bush’s U.S. Secretary of Labor and as former
president of the United Way of America and director of the Peace Corps, he is the proud father of three
daughters.
Senator McConnell Contact Information:
• Email (Contact Form): http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactForm
• Washington Office:
361-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2541, Fax: (202) 224-2499
• Paducah Office: Professional Arts Building, 2320 Broadway, Suite 100, Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 442-4554
• Bowling Green Office: Federal Building, 241 E. Main Street, Rm. 102, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 781-1673
• Louisville Office: 601 W. Broadway, Room 630, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 582-6304
• Lexington Office: 771 Corporate Drive, Suite 108, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 224-8286
• Fort Wright Office: 1885 Dixie Highway, Suite 345, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-0188
• London Office: 300 S. Main Street, Suite 310, London, KY 40741
Phone: (606) 864-2026
US Senator Rand Paul
(Source: http://www.paul.senate.gov/about.cfm)
(From website)
Senator Rand Paul, M.D. has been married for 20 years to the former Kelley Ashby, who is originally from
Russellville, Kentucky. Rand and Kelley have three sons: William, 18; Duncan, 14; and Robert, 11.
Dr. Paul and his family live in Bowling Green, where Rand owned his own ophthalmology practice and
performed eye surgery for 18 years.
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Rand is the third of five children born to Carol and Ron Paul. He grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas and attended
Baylor University. He graduated from Duke Medical School in 1988. Dr. Paul completed a general surgery
internship at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Duke
University Medical Center. Upon completion of his training in 1993, Rand and Kelley moved to Bowling Green
to start their family and begin his ophthalmology practice.
In 1995, Rand founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic, an organization that provides eye exams and
surgery to needy families and individuals. Rand is a former president and 17 year member of Lions Clubs
International, which is dedicated to preserving sight by providing eyeglasses and surgery to the less fortunate
around the world. In recognition of his outstanding and sustained efforts to provide vision care to Kentuckians
in need, Lions Clubs International has awarded Rand many of its highest commendations.
In addition to his work with the Lions Clubs, Dr. Paul has provided free eye surgery to children from around the
world through his participation in the Children of the Americas Program.
A large part of Rand's daily work is dedicated to preserving the vision of our seniors. In 2002, The Twilight
Wish Foundation recognized Rand for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Seniors.
Rand is a devoted husband and father. He regularly volunteers to coach teams for each of his three sons in Little
League baseball, soccer, and basketball. Rand and Kelley have been members of The Presbyterian Church since
1993, where Kelley currently serves as a Deacon. Rand is a hard-working, dedicated physician, not a career
politician. His entrance into politics is indicative of his life's work: a desire to diagnose problems and provide
practical solutions.
He pledges to work every day in the U.S. Senate at reforming government and ending business as usual here in
our nation's capital
Rand Paul Contact Information:
• Email: http://www.paul.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm
• Washington, DC, SRC-5 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 22204
Phone: 202-224-4343
• Bowling Green, 1019 State St., Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-782-8303
• Crescent Springs, 541 Buttermilk Pk Ste 102, Crescent Springs, 41017
Phone: 859-426-0015
• Hopkinsville, 1100 S. Main St, Ste 12, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 270-885-1212
• Lexington, 771 Corporate Dr, Ste 15, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859-219-2239
• Louisville, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pl, Rm 1072B, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-582-5341
• Owensboro, 423 Federica St, Ste 305, Owensboro, KY 4301
Phone: 270-689-9085
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US Representative Ed Whitfield
(Source: http://whitfield.house.gov/)
US Representative Ed Whitfield
(From website)
Ed Whitfield was elected to Congress in 1994 as the first Republican to represent Kentucky’s First
Congressional District.
Whitfield is a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky and attended Madisonville High School. He earned a Bachelor's
Degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky. He also studied at Wesley Theological Seminary
in Washington, D.C., where he now serves on the Board of Governors. Whitfield served as a 1st Lieutenant in
the 100th Division of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Congressman Whitfield served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1974-75 while practicing law in
Hopkinsville, where he operated a successful oil distributorship in the west Kentucky coal fields. In 1979, he
became Counsel to the President of Seaboard System Railroad in Washington, D.C. Later, he was named Vice
President of State Relations and then Vice President for Federal Railroad Affairs for CSX Corporation.
Whitfield served as Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) from 1991
to 1993 where he worked to reduce regulation of the nation’s barge, railroad and trucking industries.
Congressman Whitfield serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the full House
Energy and Commerce Committee. He is also a member of the Subcommittee on the Environment and
Economy and the Subcommittee on Health.
The Energy and Commerce Committee is the oldest standing Committee in the House and presides over a wide
spectrum of issues, giving it the broadest jurisdiction of any Committee in the legislative body. The Committee
maintains primary responsibility for legislative oversight relating to healthcare, telecommunications, consumer
protection, food and drug safety, public health, air quality and environmental health, the supply and delivery of
energy and interstate and foreign commerce.
During his eight terms in Congress, Whitfield has championed the needs and views of his constituents. The First
District is home to Fort Campbell, base for the 101st Airborne Division, the 160th Special Operations Aviation
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Command, and the 5th Special Forces Group. Whitfield has consistently voted in favor of a strong national
defense, including enhanced benefits for all active duty service personnel, retirees and veterans. He has pursued
a pro-family agenda to permit prayer in schools, stop child pornography and outlaw flag burning. Through his
Committee assignment, Whitfield has worked to promote access to health care, and to protect Medicare and
Medicaid. He also has helped modernize our national energy policy, while promoting clean uses of coal and
protecting domestic uranium enrichment capabilities at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, where he has
been an advocate for the health and welfare of its active and retired employees.
Congressman Whitfield’s major legislative accomplishments include creating the 170,000 acre National
Recreation Area at the Land Between the Lakes; introducing and passing legislation to create a Health
Compensation Program at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which has paid over $315,000,000 in
compensation to 3,139 employees and their survivors; helping to create the first Medicare Prescription drug
benefit plan for seniors; and advocating for the humane treatment of animals.
The Congressman is married to Connie Harriman, who served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior and Director
of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and, currently, as Senior Advisor for Presidential Initiatives at The Humane
Society of the United States.
Congressman Whitfield and his wife, Connie.
Congressman Ed Whitfield Contact Information
Washington D.C. Office: 2411 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3115 Voice
(202) 225-3547 Fax
Henderson Office: Ed Whitfield 222 First Street, Ste. 224, Henderson, KY 42420
Phone: (270) 826-4180
Fax: (270) 826-6783
Hopkinsville Office: Ed Whitfield 1403 S. Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 885-8079
Fax: (270) 885-8598
Paducah Office: Ed Whitfield 100 Fountain Avenue, Room 104, Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 442-6901
Fax: (270) 442-6805
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State Senator Mike Wilson (R)
(Source: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/S032.htm)
State Senator Mike Wilson (R)
Senate District 32: Butler, Warren
Home City: Bowling Green
Mailing Address: 635 Crossings Court, Bowling Green KY 42104
Frankfort Address(es): 702 Capitol Ave, Annex Room 203, Frankfort KY 40601
Phone Number(s):
Home: (270) 781-7326, Home: (270) 781-8005 (fax)
Annex: (502) 564-8100 Ext. 717
Email Address(es)- Annex: http://162.114.4.18/mailform/S032.htm
Service: Senate 2011 - Present
Bio: Born December 4, 1951. General Manager, WCVK Christian Family Radio. Baptist. California State
Univ, BA. Fullerton College, AA. Staff NCO Academy, USMC. USMC 1972-1981. Fellowship of Christian
Athletes Barren River Area Bd member. Bowling Green Area Prayer Breakfast Pres. Bowling Green Area
Chamber of Commerce. Agri-Business Legislative Committee. Warren Co Extension Office member.
Interim Committees: Appropriations and Revenue; Education; Transportation; Veterans, Military Affairs, and
Public Protection
Session Committees: Appropriations & Revenue (S); Education (S); Transportation (S); Veterans, Military
Affairs, & Public Protection (S) [Vice Chair]
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Representative C. B. Embry (R)
(Source: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/h017.htm)
Representative C. B. Embry (R)
House District 17: Butler, Grayson, Hardin (part)
Mailing Address: PO Box 1215, Morgantown KY 42261
Frankfort Address: 702 Capitol Ave, Annex Room 401, Frankfort KY 40601
Phone Number(s):
Work: (270) 526-6237
Home: (270) 791-1879
Annex: (502) 564-8100 Ext. 710
Email Address: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Mailform/H017.htm
Service: House 2003 - Present
Bio: Born 1941. WKU, BS. UK, UofL, KY Wesleyan, Duke Univ. Baptist. Gideon’s International. Promise
Keepers. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Butler Co Shrine Club. Ret Teacher. Chamber of Commerce.
Grayson Co Chamber of Commerce. Grayson Co Anti-Drug Coalition. Butler Co Area Technology Ctr Steering
Committee. KY Council on Crime and Delinquency. Scottish Rite. KY Republican Party, former State Treas.
George Washington Medal for Patriotism 1970. Beaver Dam’s Outstanding Young Man 1970-1972.
Outstanding Young Republican in the Nation 1975. Ohio Co Citizen of the Year 1982. Butler Co Boys and
Girls Club, Bd of Directors. Sunday school Dir & Deacon, First Baptist Church, Morgantown. Member of the
Rural Devel & Agriculture Committee of SLC.
Interim Committees: Agriculture; Education; Labor and Industry; Postsecondary Education; Rural Issues
Session Committees: Agriculture & Small Business (H) [Vice Chair]; Education (H); Labor & Industry (H)
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Health Care & Health Statistics, Butler County
Hospital: There is no local hospital in Butler County, KY.
Local Health Department:
(Source: http://www.barrenriverhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=home)
Butler County Health Department, 104 N Warren St, PO Box 99 Morgantown, KY 42261-0099
Phone: 270-526-3221, Fax: 270-526-6828
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Clinical Services:
(Source: http://www.barrenriverhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=Clinic)
The Clinical Services Branch provides a wide variety of clinical services. Services listed below are available at all of our
8 county centers unless otherwise noted. Referrals will be made to outside providers for any problems identified during
preventive screenings.
Children's Services: Immunizations (0-6 years, 7-18 years)
WIC Program
Well Child/Physical Exams
Lead Screenings
Women's Services:
• Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program
• Family Planning
• Prenatal Home Visits-provided to high risk prenatal and postpartum women and infants. Home visiting nurse
completes a physical, environmental and social issues assessment as well as counseling regarding prenatal and
postpartum health and infant care. Outreach visits are made to local hospitals. WIC services may also be provided in
the home or hospital under certain conditions.
• Prenatal Services-Clients with low income may be examined and counseled routinely throughout their pregnancy by
a contract physician at the health department or the patient may be referred to a local physician who accepts
Medicaid. Prenatal services are available onsite in Hart and Metcalfe Counties.
• WIC Program
Adult Services:
Immunizations
STD Screenings
HIV Testing-available on a confidential or an anonymous basis.
School Health Services*:
Hearing Screenings
Vision Screenings
Scoliosis Screenings School Health Nurse
*Services provided by contract with the school system.
Well Child/Physical Exams:
(Source: http://www.barrenriverhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=wellchild)
Children of all ages need complete health checkups on a regular basis to promote better health for their future. With
scheduled checkups minor health problems in children can be caught before they become serious. Physical, mental or
developmental problems can also be found and treated early. Immunizations can be given at routine checkups to prevent
childhood diseases such as chickenpox, mumps or measles. Areas of health care that are checked during exams are:
Medical history and physical exam
Growth and development
Vision and hearing
Immunization status
Nutrition
Age appropriate health education for parents
Lab tests including blood lead level
Teeth
Mental Health and substance abuse
Children should get health check-ups regularly on or before the ages listed below:
• 1 month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 24 months
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 months
• 8 years
• Yearly for ages 10-20
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School Physicals are required prior to school entry, which includes Head Start, Preschool, Kindergarten (if one was not
done prior to Head Start or Preschool) and prior to entry into the Sixth (6th) Grade. Schools physicals are available at
your doctor or any of the Barren River's eight county centers. They are provided at no cost to Medicaid and KCHIPeligible children, can be billed for Kentucky Employees Health Plan (Humana) and can be provided to families on a
sliding scale fee based on household size and income eligibility.
BRDHD Mobile Dental Services:
(Source: http://www.barrenriverhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=DentalHealth)
What we do for oral health: The BRDHD Mighty Molar Dental Service brings basic dental care to children and
pregnant women where they are: in schools, day cares Head Start, the Health Department, and even the Ob-GYN office.
• Exams – Our dental exams are provided by a partner Dentist, who writes up a treatment plan for our Dental
Hygienists to carry out. This may be done during the same visit or on another visit over the next seven months.
• Cleaning and Fluoride – The dentist’s treatment plan usually starts with a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and
tartar that has built up on the teeth. Then the Dental Hygienist treats the teeth with Fluoride. Fluoride is a natural
substance that is really good at protecting teeth from decay (cavities).
• Fluoride Varnish – For children under age 10. Varnish may be applied by our Dental Hygienists, by trained nurses
in BRDHD clinics, or by our School Nurses.
• Sealants – This is a hard plastic coating that is applied by a Dental Hygienist, beginning about age 7, or as soon as the
molars (back teeth) begin to come in. It is a very strong material to prevent cavities on the chewing part of a child’s
molars (back teeth). We normally apply sealants to children in 2nd and 7th grades.
• Fluoride Treatment – After a cleaning, the Hygienist will use a gel or liquid fluoride to coat the teeth, and let it stay
on for a half hour to soak in. This is done for adults or children. You are never too old for fluoride treatment!
• X-Rays - On some visits to schools or other locations, we will have our X-Ray equipment to take a closer look at your
teeth. These X-rays are ordered and read by the partner dentist, who uses them to decide on the patient’s treatment
plan.
• Treatment - Most treatment services are provided at the partner dentist’s office, or by the patient’s family dentist.
• Education - We teach kids and parents how to brush and floss their teeth daily and why it is so important. We teach
them why it is important to see a dentist at least twice a year. Some children or parents will get group education on
how teeth grow, how cavities are formed, and how to have the best oral health possible.
Parent permission - Parents must give written permission before we can see children. Before we visit a school, day care,
Head Start, or other location, their staff helps us by sending home our permission forms, and asking parents to return
them. Some locations will ask parents to sign these forms at the beginning of the school year, just as we do for School
Nurse services. Without this written permission, we cannot see your child!
Meet our team!
Stacy Trowbridge, R.D.H. is our Dental Services, Branch Director
Carly Finn, R.D.H. is our second Dental Hygienist
Health Educators from the BRDHD Community Health promotion branch provide some group education in school or
community settings.
Jason Coomer, D.M.D is a community Dentist who serves as the BRDHD Dental Director
For more information: You can contact Stacy Trowbridge at (270) 781-8039, ext 171 or at [email protected]
Diabetes Services:
•
(Source: http://www.barrenriverhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=Diabetes)
Level 3 Diabetes Program: The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program of the Barren River District Health
Department provides community diabetes education programs in all eight counties served by the district health
department. The diabetes programs are for all age groups and are free to the participants. These programs include:
o Comprehensive diabetes education classes to persons with diabetes and their family members. This class
empowers those dealing with the everyday stresses related to diabetes to learn self-management techniques to
care for their diabetes.
o Monthly diabetes education support groups
o Nutrition and diabetes classes
o Professional development classes for health care professionals
o Center for Disease Control's (CDC) grant funded projects such as diabetes seminars and walking programs
o Providing information and awareness of issues related to diabetes through the media
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To register for diabetes education or support classes call 1-877-641-5822 ext. 119.
For more information on Level 3 Diabetes Program contact:
Teresia Huddleston, MSRD, LD, CDE, Coordinator at 270-781-8039 ext. 143
Melissa Hawks, BS at 270-781-8039 ext. 130
•
Diabetes Coalitions: For more information on coalitions held in Hart, Simpson and Warren Counties please contact
Melissa Hawks, BS at 270-781-8039 ext. 130
Diabetes Center of Excellence (DCOE): The DCOE is a new approach to improving the long-term health of people
with diabetes through disease management and intensive patient education. Patient progress is tracked by regular
telephone contacts with patients and communication with patients' primary care providers. The DCOE staff uses the
American Diabetes Association standards of care as guidelines for the one-on-one care coordination. Those eligible
for DCOE services are:
Diagnosis of diabetes
18 years or older, non-pregnant
Medicaid or uninsured
The DCOE program is available in all eight counties in the BRDHD district.
For more information on DCOE contact:
Christine Hanshaw, RN, CDE, DCOE Team Leader at 270-781-8039 ext. 150
Diane Eakles, RN, Care Coordinator at 270-781-8039, ext. 186
Brenda Iler, Secretary at 270-781-8039, ext. 136
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Local Hospital: There is no hospital in Butler County, KY.
Hospitals/medical centers near Butler:
(Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Butler-Kentucky.html)
• NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE INTENSIVE SERV (about 14 miles; COVINGTON, KY)
• ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER GRANT CTY (about 16 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY)
• MERCY HOSPITAL ANDERSON (about 20 miles; CINCINNATI, OH)
Health Stats
(Source: City-Data.com, http://www.city-data.com/county/Butler_County-KY.html)
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:
10.6%
11.0%
Kentucky:
Adult obesity rate:
Here:
31.3%
Kentucky:
30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Butler County:
22.0%
State:
15.9%
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003:
1,987 (1,465 aged, 522 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1237.510
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1028.780
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 8.39
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 44.73
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Butler County Health Ranking*
Green= Strengths, Yellow= Challenges, Tan= Outliers
County Health Ranking (out of 120, with 1 being the healthiest
Butler
State
Nation
103
Strengths:
Behavioral/Social Factors
Prevalence of Smoking (percent adult population)
29
Prevalence of Youth Smoking (percent high school students)
26
Prevalence of Obesity (percent adult population)
45
Lack of Physical Activity (percent adult population)
24
Oral Health (percent adults missing 6 or more teeth)
42
Motor Vehicle Deaths (per 100,000,000 miles driven)
1.3
Violent Crime Offenses (per 100,000 population)
629
Drug Arrests (per 100,000 population)
Occupational Fatalities (per 100,000 workers)
2,717
0
29
25
29
21
23
24
Good physical activity
32
37
2.1
267
1,046
8
24
33
1.5
469
700
5
Low breast cancer rate
72
$27,625
11
80
$33,689
13
Per Capita Personal Income
Population Age 65 or Older (percent)
Low colorectal cancer rate
Challenges:
Smoking
High school graduation
Uninsured population
Infant mortality
Demographics
High School Graduation (percent adults 25 or older)
Active population
61
$18,737
13
Health Access
Diabetes
Prostate cancer
Outliers:
Uninsured Population (percent under age 65)
14
15
16
High obesity
Primary Care Physician to Population Ratio (1:3,500)
0.8
3.7
75
Limited primary care physicians
Adequacy of Prenatal Care (percent pregnant women)
80
2.5
85
Immunization Coverage (percent children 19-35 months)
75
80
81
9
8
8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
8
Infectious Disease (per 100,000 population)
31
Prevalence of Diabetes (percent adults)
9
Limited Activities in Previous Month (percent adults)
14
Cardiovascular Deaths (per 100,000 population)
413
Cancer Deaths (per 100,000 population)
243
7
8
9
28
409
237
7
23
7
19
326
202
Total Mortality (per 100,000 population)
1,015
Premature Death (years lost per 100,000 population)
6,697
987
9,111
842
7,562
55
20
26
28
High lung/bronchus cancer rate
Health Outcomes
Low Birth Weight (per 1,000 live births)
Cancer Death Rates (per 100,000 population)
Lung/Bronchus
93
Colorectal
27
Breast
24
80
23
27
Prostate
33
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Butler County has several serious health risks & poor health outcomes. However, the county compares favorably among Kentucky
counties w/ low rates of breast and colorectal cancer deaths, low limited activity days, & a good level of physical activity among
adults. Community leaders will want to concentrate on raising the high school graduation rate & finding ways to increase access to
primary care. Promoting increased exercise & healthy nutrition can help reduce the rates of obesity and diabetes. Regular screening &
early detection & treatment can help reduce prostate, breast, colorectal & other forms of cancer. Smoking cessation & the creation of
smoke-free zones to lessen the impact of secondhand smoke can help lower lung cancer death rates & improve respiratory health.
Assurance of early prenatal care & follow-up visits for mother & child can lower infant mortality rates.
*(Source: Kentucky Institute of Medicine. The Health of Kentucky: A County Assessment. Lexington, KY, 2007.
<http://www.kyiom.org/healthky2007a.pdf>.)
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Economy & Employment, Ohio County
2002 Economic Census Summary Statistics Butler County, KY
(Source: http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/data/ky/KY031.HTM)
Establishments
Sales, receipts
or shipments
($1,000)
Annual
payroll
($1,000)
Paid
employees
Mining (not published for counties)
X
X
X
X
Utilities (not published for counties)
X
X
X
X
Construction (not published for counties)
X
X
X
X
Manufacturing
15
126,000
29,095
929
Wholesale trade
5
5,052
623
19
Retail trade
56
63,116
4,425
318
Transportation & warehousing (not published for counties)
X
X
X
X
Information
4
N
387
29
Finance & insurance (not published for counties)
X
X
X
X
Real estate & rental & leasing
7
994
255
17
Professional, scientific, & technical services
5
907
318
29
Management of companies & enterprises (not published for
counties)
X
X
X
X
Administrative & support & waste management &
remediation service
6
5,152
3,923
302
Educational services
1
D
D
(1-19)
Health care & social assistance
14
D
D
(250-499)
Arts, entertainment, & recreation
3
D
D
(1-19)
Accommodation & food services
13
3,748
1,189
220
Other services (except public administration)
14
5,428
1,891
79
Description
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Economy & Employment Stats
(Source: City-Data.com, http://www.city-data.com/county/Butler_County-KY.html)
Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Butler County: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
12.7%
Here:
Kentucky:
10.2%
Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (28.7%), Educational, health and social services (14.9%),
Retail trade (11.0%), Construction (10.8%).
Type of workers:
• Private wage or salary: 75%
• Government: 14%
• Self-employed, not incorporated: 11%
• Unpaid family work: 0%
Estimated median household income in 2008: $36,274 ($29,405 in 1999)
This county:
$36,274
$41,538
Kentucky:
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This county:
16.0%
Whole state:
15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This county:
6.3%
Whole state:
6.6%
Real Estate:
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Butler County is $457 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $556 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $731 a month.
Median contract rent in 2008 for apartments: $302 (lower quartile is $185, upper quartile is $393)
$302
This county:
State:
$452
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $82,911 (it was $54,400 in 2000)
Butler County:
$82,911
Kentucky:
$118,400
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