Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Tennessee
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
191
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Henry County, Tennessee
Henry County approaches national health parity
At 72.2 years, Henry County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 4.2 years, but is closer to national benchmarks than most peers. With 23.6% reporting poor or fair health—slightly above the national 21%—the county reflects moderate chronic disease burden.
Matches Tennessee's average health outcomes
Henry County's 72.2-year life expectancy nearly matches Tennessee's 72.4-year state average, placing it in the middle tier of state counties. Its 23.6% poor/fair health rate slightly exceeds state experience, suggesting room for improvement in chronic disease prevention.
Second-healthiest county in peer group
Henry County's 72.2-year life expectancy is second only to Hamilton's 75.6 years among the eight counties profiled. Its 23.6% poor/fair health rate ranks in the middle, alongside Henderson (23.8%) and Hardin (20.5%).
Above-average provider infrastructure
Henry County has 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—solid for a rural county—and strong mental health support at 191 per 100,000. An 11.6% uninsured rate is moderate, meaning most residents can access the robust provider network available in the county.
Complete your coverage today
Henry County's strong provider network benefits most residents, but 11.6% still lack insurance. Apply at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to ensure you can access the county's robust primary and 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.