Benton County Health Data

Benton County, Tennessee

Health Score

20/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

State avg 72.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Benton County, Tennessee

Benton struggles below national averages

At 70.5 years, Benton County's life expectancy falls 0.9 years short of the U.S. average of 71.4 years, signaling health challenges for residents. The county's 22.5% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the national average of 21%, indicating residents experience above-average health difficulties.

Benton among Tennessee's healthier counties

Benton's 70.5-year life expectancy ranks below Tennessee's 72.4-year average, placing it in the lower half of the state's 95 counties. With a 13.1% uninsured rate, Benton also exceeds the state average of 11.9%, meaning a larger share of residents lack coverage than most Tennesseans.

Benton faces steeper health disparities

Benton's 70.5-year life expectancy ranks lowest among nearby counties like Anderson (72.6) and Bedford (72.8), a troubling pattern requiring attention. The county also has just 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—fewer than any measured neighbor—limiting preventive care access.

Limited doctors, limited coverage

Benton County has one of the region's tightest healthcare networks: just 25 primary care providers and 44 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. With 13.1% uninsured, residents face a double barrier—lack of insurance and lack of nearby doctors to visit.

Get connected to healthcare options

More than 1 in 8 Benton County residents lack health insurance, making routine care difficult to afford. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to find Medicaid, Marketplace coverage, or uninsured care programs that can help you access needed treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Benton County, TN?
Benton County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #74 out of 95 counties in Tennessee (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Benton County?
Life expectancy in Benton County is 70.5 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Benton County below the state average.
How does Benton County health compare to the Tennessee average?
Benton County's health score of 20/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 70.5 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Benton County?
Key health factors for Benton County include: life expectancy (70.5 years), uninsured rate (13.1%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 44:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Benton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Benton County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.5 years. 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Benton County?
Benton County's health score of 20/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 13.1% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.