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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cannon County, TN?
Cannon County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 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 Cannon County?
Life expectancy in Cannon County is 71.3 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Cannon County below the state average.
How does Cannon County health compare to the Tennessee average?
Cannon County's health score of 23/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 71.3 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Cannon County?
Key health factors for Cannon County include: life expectancy (71.3 years), uninsured rate (12.7%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 27:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cannon County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Cannon County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.3 years. 12.7% 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 Cannon County?
Cannon County's health score of 23/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 12.7% 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.