Cocke County Health Data
Cocke County, Tennessee
Health Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cocke County, Tennessee
Cocke faces a health crisis
At 68.0 years, Cocke County residents live 8.4 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a stark disparity. The county's 25.6% poor or fair health rate ranks among the highest in the nation, nearly 50% above the national average of 17%. Cocke confronts systemic health challenges that demand urgent, comprehensive intervention.
Tennessee's most troubled health profile
Cocke's 68.0-year life expectancy is the lowest in Tennessee by a significant margin, trailing the state average of 72.4 years by 4.4 years. With 12.8% uninsured and 25.6% reporting poor or fair health, Cocke struggles on nearly every metric. This combination signals deep socioeconomic distress, substance abuse challenges, and chronic disease that requires statewide attention.
Critically underperforming locally
Cocke's 68.0-year life expectancy is 4.8 years lower than the next-worst county (Claiborne at 71.0) and 4.8 years below the regional average. The county's 25.6% poor or fair health rate is the highest among all eight counties. With 38 primary care and 56 mental health providers per 100K, Cocke has adequate infrastructure numbers but clearly faces challenges that transcend access alone.
High uninsured rate, deep needs
Cocke's 12.8% uninsured rate exceeds state average, and the 25.6% poor or fair health rate suggests untreated chronic conditions, likely including substance use disorders and poverty-related illness. Despite 38 primary care and 56 mental health providers per 100K, outcomes remain the worst in the region. This gap points to barriers beyond provider availability—poverty, transportation, stigma, and disease burden likely overwhelm available resources.
Coverage is critical—reach out today
Cocke residents should prioritize getting insured by visiting healthcare.gov or contacting TennCare, as 12.8% uninsured is above average and every person needs coverage. If you're struggling with addiction, mental health, chronic disease, or poverty, start with your primary care provider who can connect you to community health centers, substance abuse treatment, and financial assistance programs. Recovery and health are possible—take the first step.
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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.