It is well-documented that education has a direct correlation with health outcomes including morbidity, and mortality. Of those responding, nearly 39% in all four counties have some form of higher education from Trade/Vocational school to Doctorate and Professional Degrees. More than half of all residents have completed high school representing 52.6% of respondents, and nearly 20% graduated high school and have had some college. Those without a complete high-school education represent 8.4% across all four counties. Of those completing higher education, 67% are using their degree or trade within their employment, whereas 33% are not.
| Less than HS | HS/GED | Some College | 2 yr degree | 4 yr degree | Masters | Doctorate | Professional Degree | Trade/Vocational | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 34 | 120 | 68 | 33 | 30 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Gallatin | 63 | 165 | 107 | 58 | 51 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 38 |
| Owen | 11 | 83 | 71 | 50 | 49 | 33 | 3 | 11 | 19 |
| Pendleton | 19 | 124 | 54 | 37 | 41 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
