Dyer County Health Data
Dyer County, Tennessee
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dyer County, Tennessee
Life expectancy among nation's lowest
Dyer County residents live to just 69.9 years on average, more than 8 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 78.1 years. With 23.7% reporting poor/fair health, the county faces significant health challenges exceeding the national average of 18%.
Lowest life expectancy in Tennessee group
Dyer County's 69.9-year life expectancy is the lowest among all eight counties examined, falling 2.5 years below Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years. The county represents one of Tennessee's most health-challenged communities.
Limited providers in rural county
Dyer County's 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents slightly exceeds Dickson County (31) but falls well short of more urban peers like Cumberland County (64). Mental health providers at 82 per 100,000 provide some access but lag significantly behind state leaders.
Low uninsured rate masks access struggles
Despite having the state's lowest uninsured rate at 10.6%, Dyer County still ranks poorly in life expectancy and health outcomes, suggesting provider scarcity is a key barrier. The 33 primary care providers per 100,000 means residents must travel or wait for appointments even when insured.
Coverage is essential in rural context
Dyer County's strong coverage rate (10.6% uninsured) hasn't solved its health crisis, but coverage is still foundational—especially in areas with limited providers. Visit healthcare.gov to ensure you have coverage that connects you to available local and regional healthcare resources.
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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.