Hawkins County Health Data
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Health Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County below U.S. health averages
At 71.5 years, Hawkins County's life expectancy falls 4.9 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 21.1% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county tracks close to national disease burden rates.
Below Tennessee's average health outcomes
Hawkins County's 71.5-year life expectancy lags the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years by 0.9 years, placing it in the bottom half of state counties. Its 21.1% poor/fair health rate mirrors statewide burden but signals ongoing chronic disease challenges.
Mid-range health in its peer group
Hawkins County's 71.5-year life expectancy is middling among the eight counties, outpacing Hancock, Hardeman, and Hardin but trailing Hamilton and Henry. Its 21.1% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with Henderson (23.8%) and Henry (23.6%), suggesting similar underlying health patterns.
Limited mental health infrastructure
Hawkins County has 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and critically low mental health provider capacity at just 26 per 100,000—among the lowest statewide. An 11.2% uninsured rate means coverage gaps compound these provider shortages, limiting access to behavioral health support.
Insurance matters in tight provider markets
With just 26 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Hawkins County residents face acute behavioral health gaps, made worse by 11.2% lacking insurance. Enroll at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to access coverage and ensure you're connected to available mental health services.
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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.