Chester County Health Data
Chester County, Tennessee
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chester County, Tennessee
Chester edges past national average
At 72.8 years, Chester County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—actually, that's about 3.6 years shorter; Chester's strength is relative to Tennessee, not the nation. The county's 24.2% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17%, suggesting higher chronic disease burden. Despite better longevity, Chester's population reports significant health struggles.
Top quartile for life expectancy
Chester's 72.8-year life expectancy ranks among Tennessee's best, trailing only a few counties and exceeding the state average of 72.4 by 0.4 years. Its 11.4% uninsured rate sits just below the state average of 11.9%, meaning strong insurance coverage. Chester performs well on both metrics—a rare combination in rural Tennessee.
Best-in-class longevity locally
Chester's 72.8-year life expectancy leads nearby counties including Carroll (70.6), Claiborne (71.0), and Coffee (71.8). However, the county's 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents tie with Carter as the lowest among neighbors, a surprising gap. Exceptional mental health support at 97 per 100K—the highest in the region—partially compensates for primary care sparsity.
Strong insurance, sparse primary care
Chester's 11.4% uninsured rate is excellent and the county's mental health infrastructure at 97 providers per 100K is exceptional—the best in the region. Yet the county has only 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, creating potential delays for routine physicals and screenings. This mismatch between mental health and primary care access is unusual and may reflect specialized demand.
Maintain coverage, leverage support
If uninsured, Chester residents should explore healthcare.gov or TennCare to close the small remaining gap and secure preventive care. Those covered should advocate for primary care expansion—the county's strong mental health resources show commitment to health, but primary care remains the foundation. Demand shapes supply: more patients seeking primary care encourages provider recruitment.
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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.