Humphreys County Health Data
Humphreys County, Tennessee
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Humphreys County, Tennessee
Humphreys County lags U.S. life expectancy by 3 years
Humphreys County's 71.5-year life expectancy falls roughly 3 years below the national average of 74.5 years. Nearly one in four residents (24.0%) report poor or fair health, significantly exceeding the 17.8% national benchmark. These disparities underscore stubborn health challenges in the county.
Ranking 65th among Tennessee counties
Humphreys County's 71.5-year life expectancy sits 0.9 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year state average. At 24.0%, the county's poor/fair health rate is among the worst in the state, exceeding the average by 5.9 percentage points. This places Humphreys in the lower tier statewide.
Worst health outcomes in the immediate region
Humphreys County's 24.0% poor/fair health rate is the highest among neighboring counties, surpassing Houston (22.1%) and Hickman (22.2%). Its life expectancy of 71.5 years lags Jefferson County's 72.9 years but exceeds Hickman's 69.9 years. The county's 12.5% uninsured rate is better than neighbors but access to primary care (16 per 100K) is strained.
Provider shortage compounds healthcare challenges
One in eight Humphreys County residents (12.5%) lack health insurance, leaving them vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care. With just 16 primary care providers per 100K—among the lowest in the region—many residents struggle to find timely appointments. Limited mental health capacity (52 per 100K) adds to access barriers.
Affordable coverage is available to you
Don't let lack of insurance prevent you from seeking care—Tennessee offers multiple pathways to coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Marketplace plans and check Medicaid eligibility based on your income. One call could transform your family's health security.
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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.