Gibson County Health Data
Gibson County, Tennessee
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gibson County, Tennessee
Gibson faces a significant health gap
Gibson County's life expectancy of 70.3 years trails the U.S. average of 76 years by 5.7 years, marking a substantial health disadvantage. The county's poor or fair health rate of 22.9% exceeds national norms, indicating widespread health challenges.
Underperforming Tennessee standards
At 70.3 years, Gibson County's life expectancy falls 2.1 years below Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate of 11.8% nearly matches the state average, suggesting insurance is not the sole barrier to better health outcomes.
Among the region's most challenged counties
Gibson County has the lowest life expectancy in its immediate region, trailing Giles County (71.6 years) and Fentress County (70.1 years). Primary care provider availability at 40 per 100,000 is better than Fentress but below the regional leader, Franklin County (56 per 100,000).
Moderate access masks deeper health challenges
While Gibson County has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 39 mental health providers, the county's 22.9% poor/fair health rate suggests quality-of-life factors beyond provider availability are driving poor outcomes. With 11.8% uninsured, most residents have coverage, but barriers to effective care remain.
Verify your coverage now
If you're among Gibson County's 11.8% without insurance, enrollment options are available at healthcare.gov and through local community health centers. Even small gaps in coverage can impact your health—review your options during open enrollment or if your circumstances change.
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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.