Grundy County Health Data
Grundy County, Tennessee
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grundy County, Tennessee
Grundy struggles with life expectancy
Grundy County's life expectancy of 69.7 years is among the lowest in Tennessee, falling 6.3 years below the U.S. average of 76 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 22.6% adds to evidence of population health strain.
One of Tennessee's most challenged counties
At 69.7 years, Grundy County has the lowest life expectancy of the eight counties profiled, falling 2.7 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year average. The uninsured rate of 13.7% is the highest in this group, exceeding the state average of 11.9%.
Lowest life expectancy among regional peers
Grundy County's 69.7-year life expectancy is the lowest in its immediate region, trailing even Fentress County (70.1 years) and Gibson County (70.3 years). Data on primary care providers is unavailable, but the 57 mental health providers per 100,000 suggest some behavioral health infrastructure exists.
High uninsured rate masks deeper access gaps
Grundy County's 13.7% uninsured rate is the highest among these counties, placing thousands without basic coverage and limiting their ability to access care. While 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents indicate behavioral health resources, complete provider access data unavailability suggests potential staffing and infrastructure challenges.
Coverage is critical for Grundy
With 13.7% of residents uninsured—highest in this group—Grundy County must prioritize enrollment in healthcare plans available through healthcare.gov and Medicaid. Every uninsured resident represents a barrier to the health improvements the county urgently needs.
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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.