Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Tennessee
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cumberland County, Tennessee
Life expectancy slightly above national baseline
Cumberland County residents average 73.4 years of life, about 4.7 years below the U.S. average of 78.1 years. The 21.1% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 18%, reflecting health challenges despite solid provider availability.
Modest edge over Tennessee average
At 73.4 years, Cumberland County's life expectancy edges slightly above Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years. The county maintains a middle-of-the-pack health ranking within the state.
Outperforms rural peers in healthcare access
Cumberland County's 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents significantly exceeds rural neighbors like Decatur County (26 per 100K) and DeKalb County (39 per 100K). The 40 mental health providers per 100K also strengthens the county's healthcare infrastructure.
Stronger provider network supports residents
With 64 primary care providers and 40 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County offers meaningful healthcare access above many state peers. The uninsured rate of 12.9% remains slightly above the state average, leaving room to expand coverage.
Coverage gains maximize local resources
The county's robust provider network means uninsured residents miss out on established care relationships—12.9% of residents lack coverage. Checking the Tennessee Health Insurance Marketplace could connect you with affordable plans to use these available doctors and specialists.
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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.