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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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.