Anderson County Health Data
Anderson County, Tennessee
Health Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
118
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson's life expectancy edges ahead
At 72.6 years, Anderson County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 71.4 years—a modest but meaningful advantage. The county's 18.3% poor/fair health rate is also better than the national average of 21%, suggesting residents report better day-to-day health compared to most Americans.
Anderson leads Tennessee on longevity
Anderson's 72.6-year life expectancy ranks above Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years, placing it in the healthier half of the state's 95 counties. With an uninsured rate of 10.8%, the county also beats the state average of 11.9%, meaning more residents have health coverage than most Tennesseans.
Anderson outpaces regional peers
Among its neighbors, Anderson's life expectancy of 72.6 years exceeds both Campbell County (68.6 years) and Cannon County (71.3 years), reflecting stronger overall health outcomes in the region. The county also offers better provider access, with 50 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents compared to Campbell's 35.
Good access, though gaps remain
Anderson has one of the stronger provider networks in its region, with 50 primary care providers and 118 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. However, 1 in 10 residents still lack health insurance, meaning thousands of Anderson County residents skip preventive care due to cost concerns.
Check your coverage options today
Even with Anderson's relatively low uninsured rate, 10.8% of residents remain without coverage. If you're one of them, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Marketplace plans, Medicaid, or employer options available in your county.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.