Giles County Health Data

Giles County, Tennessee

Health Score

27/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.6 yr

State avg 72.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

36

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

65

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Giles County, Tennessee

Giles life expectancy below U.S. average

Giles County residents have a life expectancy of 71.6 years, falling 4.4 years short of the U.S. average of 76 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 22.4% is better than the national average, suggesting relatively good self-reported health despite the life expectancy gap.

Below Tennessee's average, but improving

At 71.6 years, Giles County's life expectancy is 0.8 years below Tennessee's average of 72.4 years, placing it in the middle tier of state counties. The uninsured rate of 10.9% is slightly better than Tennessee's 11.9%, indicating good coverage penetration.

Mid-range performer among regional peers

Giles County's 71.6-year life expectancy ranks between Gibson County (70.3 years) and Franklin County (73.8 years), showing moderate health outcomes regionally. Its 36 primary care providers per 100,000 fall short of Franklin's 56 but exceed Gibson's 40 in density.

Decent coverage, strong mental health support

With 10.9% uninsured and 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Giles County offers reasonable healthcare access, strengthened by 65 mental health providers per 100,000—well above regional averages. This robust mental health infrastructure suggests the county prioritizes behavioral health alongside primary care.

Secure your family's coverage

Giles County's low uninsured rate of 10.9% shows most residents have found coverage—you can too. If you lack insurance, local health departments and community centers can guide you to Marketplace plans or Medicaid options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Giles County, TN?
Giles County has a health score of 27/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #40 out of 95 counties in Tennessee (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Giles County?
Life expectancy in Giles County is 71.6 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Giles County below the state average.
How does Giles County health compare to the Tennessee average?
Giles County's health score of 27/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 71.6 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Giles County?
Key health factors for Giles County include: life expectancy (71.6 years), uninsured rate (10.9%), and primary care physician access (36:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 65:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Giles County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 27/100 ("Below Average"), Giles County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.6 years. 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Giles County?
Giles County's health score of 27/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 10.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.