Haywood County Health Data
Haywood County, Tennessee
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Haywood County, Tennessee
Haywood County faces severe health burdens
At 70.5 years, Haywood County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly 6 years, among the lowest nationally. Nearly 29% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national 21%—indicating high chronic disease prevalence and preventable mortality.
Second-worst health ranking in Tennessee
Haywood County's 70.5-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom statewide, falling 1.9 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year average. Its 28.6% poor/fair health rate is second-worst among peers, exceeded only by Hancock's 30.4%.
Among the region's most vulnerable counties
Haywood County's 70.5-year life expectancy exceeds only Hardeman's 70.3, while its 28.6% poor/fair health rate trails only Hancock's 30.4%. This pairing marks Haywood as a county facing acute, multifaceted health challenges.
Critically low mental health provider capacity
Haywood County has just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and a severe shortage of mental health support at only 6 per 100,000—the lowest among all eight counties. With an 11.9% uninsured rate matching the state average, coverage alone cannot overcome the acute provider gap.
Start with coverage to access limited care
Haywood County's crisis-level mental health provider shortage (6 per 100,000) is compounded by 11.9% of residents lacking insurance. Apply for coverage at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596—securing insurance is a critical first step toward connecting with available providers and telehealth resources.
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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.