Hardeman County Health Data
Hardeman County, Tennessee
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
153
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hardeman County, Tennessee
Hardeman County's health lags nationally
At 70.3 years, Hardeman County's life expectancy falls 6.1 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing residents at substantial disadvantage. With 25.5% of the population reporting poor or fair health—compared to 21% nationally—chronic disease and health risks are widespread.
Lowest life expectancy in Tennessee
Hardeman County ranks last among Tennessee counties with a life expectancy of 70.3 years, nearly 2.1 years below the state average of 72.4 years. This stark gap reflects deep structural health inequities in the county.
Most vulnerable in its region
Hardeman County's 70.3-year life expectancy is the lowest among nearby counties, with Hancock and Hardin both edging ahead at 70.8 years. Its 25.5% poor/fair health rate ranks second-worst among neighbors, exceeded only by Hancock's 30.4%.
Severe shortage of primary care access
Hardeman County has just 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest of all eight counties profiled—severely limiting residents' access to routine checkups and disease prevention. With a 10.5% uninsured rate and mental health support at 153 per 100,000, coverage and behavioral health services remain constrained.
Getting covered opens doors to care
10.5% of Hardeman County residents lack insurance, a critical gap in a county already facing severe provider shortages. Enroll at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to secure coverage and access the limited provider resources available to insured patients.
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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.