Cannon County Health Data
Cannon County, Tennessee
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cannon County, Tennessee
Cannon trails national health benchmarks
At 71.3 years, Cannon County's life expectancy falls below the U.S. average of 71.4 years by just 0.1 years, placing it near the national norm. However, its 22.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 21%, suggesting residents experience more daily health struggles than most Americans.
Cannon ranks below Tennessee average
Cannon's 71.3-year life expectancy falls short of Tennessee's 72.4-year state average, placing it in the lower-health portion of the state's 95 counties. With a 12.7% uninsured rate exceeding the state average of 11.9%, Cannon also has higher-than-average uninsured rates.
Cannon shares health challenges with peers
Cannon's 71.3-year life expectancy ranks in the lower half of the measured region, trailing Anderson (72.6) and Bedford (72.8) by meaningful margins. With just 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Cannon has the fewest doctors among similar regional counties.
Tight healthcare network with gaps
Cannon County has one of the region's tightest healthcare networks: just 21 primary care providers and 27 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. With 12.7% uninsured, many residents lack both the coverage and the nearby providers needed for regular medical care.
Find health coverage in Cannon County
Nearly 1 in 8 Cannon County residents lack health insurance, limiting their ability to seek preventive care and managing chronic conditions affordably. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, Marketplace plans with subsidies, and community health resources available to you.
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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.