Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Tennessee
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
4
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Macon County, Tennessee
Life expectancy below national standard
Macon County residents live an average of 71.5 years, trailing the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years by 4.9 years. Nearly 23% of adults report poor or fair health, notably higher than the national average of about 18%. These gaps suggest challenges in chronic disease management and access to preventive services.
Slightly below Tennessee's state average
At 71.5 years, Macon County's life expectancy falls 0.9 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year state average. The county's 23.1% poor/fair health rate ranks it in the lower-middle range of Tennessee counties. Local healthcare infrastructure and insurance access warrant attention to support better outcomes.
Mental health access critically limited
Macon County has 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and critically low mental health provider availability at just 4 per 100,000—the lowest across all eight counties. This severe mental health deficit stands out sharply against Lawrence County's 95 per 100,000 or Madison County's 316 per 100,000. Residents struggling with behavioral health have virtually no local options and must travel significant distances.
High uninsured rate compounds access barriers
Macon County's uninsured rate of 14.3% is among the highest in this eight-county group and exceeds Tennessee's state average of 11.9%. With only 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and severely limited mental health capacity, uninsured residents face formidable barriers to care. The combination of low coverage and low provider supply creates a critical healthcare access crisis.
Coverage is your first step to better health
In Macon County, 14% of residents lack health insurance, leaving them vulnerable to both health crises and financial hardship. Visit Healthcare.gov to explore affordable coverage options and subsidies available to your household. Getting insured is essential when local provider access is already strained.
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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.