Owsley County Resource Summary Lists Health, Library, Utility Contacts

For residents of Booneville and Owsley County, direct contact information for local health providers, the public library and municipal utilities is now presented to make essential services easier to reach. These numbers and addresses aim to reduce barriers to care, support disaster recovery and connect families with nutrition and public health programs.

Health and clinical services can be reached through the Owsley County Health Department at (606) 593-5181. Local clinics include MCHC Owsley County Medical Clinic, phone (606) 593-6395; Family Practice Clinic of Booneville Inc., phone (606) 593-6023; and Owsley County Health Care Center, phone (606) 593-6302. WIC services are available through the Kentucky River District Health Department WIC site at the Owsley County Health Center, located at 501 Highway 28 in Booneville. Residents can contact the health center at (606) 593-5181 for WIC and other public-health program information.

The Owsley County Public Library remains a community hub for learning, internet access and public programs. The library is located at 185 Highway 11 in Booneville and can be reached at (606) 593-5700. The library has also served as a Disaster Recovery Center for FEMA after storms, providing space and resources when people needed help navigating recovery services.

Municipal operations and utilities that keep homes and businesses running are listed for quick reference. Local utilities and cooperatives include the City Water & Sewage District, Jackson Energy Cooperative and Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative (PRTC). County services include Owsley County Solid Waste. For non-emergency law enforcement and municipal assistance, the Owsley County Sheriff’s Office main line is (606) 593-5161 and the city municipal building can be reached at (606) 593-6800.

Making these contacts readily available matters beyond convenience. Timely access to primary care and maternal and child nutrition services affects health outcomes, especially in rural settings where travel, limited broadband and economic strain reduce access to care. The library’s role in disaster recovery underscores how public spaces act as lifelines during severe weather and service disruptions. Local utilities and cooperative contacts are crucial for reporting outages or service needs that disproportionately affect elderly residents, single-parent households and families without reliable transportation.

This consolidated contact information is intended for saving, sharing and posting in community centers, churches and senior housing. Residents should keep the health department number (606) 593-5181 and the library number (606) 593-5700 in an accessible place and share them with neighbors who may have limited internet or mobility. By keeping these connections close at hand, Owsley County households can better navigate everyday needs and emergencies while local agencies and partners work to address broader gaps in access and equity.