Hamblen County Health Data
Hamblen County, Tennessee
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hamblen County, Tennessee
Hamblen slightly below national average
Hamblen County's life expectancy of 71.1 years trails the U.S. average of 76 years by 4.9 years, though the county maintains better-than-average self-reported health. The poor or fair health rate of 21.8% is the lowest among the eight counties profiled, suggesting relatively good population wellness.
Close to Tennessee's health average
At 71.1 years, Hamblen County's life expectancy is 1.3 years below Tennessee's average of 72.4 years, placing it slightly below the state median. The uninsured rate of 13.3% exceeds Tennessee's 11.9% average, indicating coverage gaps despite the county's strong self-reported health.
Exceptional mental health infrastructure
Hamblen County boasts 225 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—nearly four times the state average and the highest density among these eight counties. Its 57 primary care providers per 100,000 tie Franklin County for the highest primary care density in the region.
Outstanding provider access despite uninsured gap
Hamblen County offers extraordinary healthcare infrastructure with 57 primary care providers and 225 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, creating exceptional access for insured residents. However, 13.3% of residents remain uninsured, the second-highest rate in this group, meaning thousands cannot fully leverage these resources.
Bridge the coverage gap
Hamblen County's remarkable provider network is underutilized by its 13.3% uninsured population—if you lack coverage, healthcare.gov and local health systems can enroll you today. With such strong resources available, no resident should go without the coverage that opens access to them.
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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.