An estimated 555,464 people in Kentucky live with migraine.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.

Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0

Patient Population by Care Level

How many patients need each level of care.

25,316
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
94,108
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
436,035
appropriate for primary care
Complexity Level 5*

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

By Congressional District

6 congressional districts in Kentucky

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
KY-0695,6014,35616,19575,044
KY-0394,8234,32516,06274,434
KY-0294,5814,31116,02574,244
KY-0591,7754,18415,55372,053
KY-0190,8284,13815,38871,298
KY-0487,8564,00214,88568,962

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

Headache Centers & Programs

3 headache centers and programs in Kentucky

Headache Centers — Level 1

Norton Neuroscience Institute — Headache

Louisville, KY

10 providers · 5 UCNS-certified

providers.nortonhealthcare.com/provider/mandy-j-whitt/471333

UofL Health — Comprehensive Headache Program

Louisville, KY

3 providers · 2 UCNS-certified

my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/26149-payal-soni

Headache Programs — Level 2

University of Kentucky — Headache Program

Lexington, KY

15 providers · 2 UCNS-certified

ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-neuroscience-institute/headache

Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.

More Data Coming

Building a complete picture.

Coming September 2026

Payer Policy Data

What insurers in Kentucky require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.

Coming Fall 2026

Prescribing Gap Analysis

How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in Kentucky have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. Kentucky Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/kentucky Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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