Grainger County Health Data
Grainger County, Tennessee
Health Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grainger County, Tennessee
Grainger faces a significant health crisis
Grainger County's life expectancy of 71.3 years trails the U.S. average of 76 years by 4.7 years, reflecting serious population health challenges. The county's poor or fair health rate of 26.2% is one of the highest in its region, indicating widespread health struggles.
Bottom tier in Tennessee rankings
At 71.3 years, Grainger County's life expectancy falls 1.1 years below Tennessee's average of 72.4 years, placing it among the state's most challenged counties. The uninsured rate of 11.6% mirrors the state average, though provider scarcity may limit care access despite coverage.
Critically short on primary care providers
Grainger County has the lowest provider density in its region, with only 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—compared to 36 in Giles County and 56 in Franklin County. This severe shortfall compounds the county's already-elevated poor health rate of 26.2%.
Provider shortage creates urgent access barriers
Grainger County residents face a critical healthcare access crisis: just 13 primary care providers and 20 mental health providers per 100,000 residents make routine care difficult to access. Even with 11.6% uninsured, the remaining 88.4% with insurance struggle to find available providers.
Insurance is your first step
Grainger County urgently needs healthcare coverage to be universal so residents can advocate for improved provider access. If you're uninsured, enroll at healthcare.gov today—coverage opens doors to telehealth and regional care options when local providers are full.
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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.