Lauderdale County Health Data
Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 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
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Life expectancy lags behind national average
Lauderdale County residents live to an average of 70.7 years, trailing the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years by nearly 6 years. Nearly 28% of adults report poor or fair health—significantly higher than the national average of about 18%. These figures point to persistent health challenges that affect daily life across the county.
Below Tennessee's already modest benchmark
At 70.7 years, Lauderdale County's life expectancy falls 1.7 years below Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years. The county ranks among the lower-performing counties in Tennessee on life expectancy, indicating concentrated health disparities. Addressing these gaps requires understanding both local healthcare infrastructure and underlying health behaviors.
Shared struggle with nearby counties
Lauderdale County's 70.7-year life expectancy mirrors the challenges seen in neighboring Lauderdale peers, though it lags behind Lincoln County's 72.2 years. The county's primary care provider rate of 16 per 100,000 residents is among the lowest in the region, with Madison County offering nearly 9 times more providers. Mental health access is particularly limited at 28 per 100,000 compared to Madison's 316 per 100,000.
Healthcare access and insurance coverage
Lauderdale County's uninsured rate of 11.6% sits just below the state average of 11.9%, meaning roughly 1 in 8 residents lack health coverage. With only 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, many face long waits or travel long distances for routine care. The shortage extends to mental health services, where limited availability compounds existing health challenges.
Explore your health insurance options today
If you're among the uninsured in Lauderdale County, affordable coverage options exist through the healthcare marketplace and state programs. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to learn about plans that fit your budget. Taking the first step toward coverage is an investment in your family's long-term health.
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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.