Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Tennessee
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Johnson County, Tennessee
Johnson County's health approaches U.S. average
Johnson County residents have a life expectancy of 72.3 years, just 2.2 years below the national average of 74.5 years. Nearly one in four residents (23.2%) report poor or fair health, compared to 17.8% nationally. Johnson's outcomes are closer to national norms than many county peers.
Johnson ranks 35th among Tennessee counties
At 72.3 years, Johnson County's life expectancy nearly matches Tennessee's 72.4-year state average, placing it close to the middle of county rankings. The county's 23.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average by 5.1 percentage points, suggesting room for improvement. Johnson sits in the middle tier statewide.
Moderate health profile with solid care access
Johnson County's 72.3-year life expectancy falls between regional extremes, slightly below Jefferson (72.9 years) but above Houston (70.9 years). With 33 primary care providers per 100K, Johnson has better access than Hickman and Humphreys, though less than Jefferson's 45. Its 13.3% uninsured rate matches Hickman's, placing it mid-range regionally.
Good provider access, moderate insurance gaps
One in eight Johnson County residents (13.3%) lack health insurance, limiting access to preventive care for thousands. The county's 33 primary care providers per 100K is respectable, offering reasonable access compared to regional peers. Mental health capacity at 87 per 100K supports behavioral health needs adequately.
Find coverage that works for your situation
If you're among the 13.3% of uninsured Johnson County residents, affordable plans are within reach. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to check Marketplace plans and Medicaid eligibility—coverage is often cheaper than you expect. Getting insured means getting preventive care when you need it.
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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.