McMinn County Health Data
McMinn County, Tennessee
Health Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County Below National Health Average
McMinn County residents live to 71.3 years, 1.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 72.8 years, signaling elevated health risks. One in five McMinn residents (20%) report poor or fair health, tracking slightly below the national 21% average, but the shorter life expectancy suggests serious underlying concerns.
Bottom Quarter of Tennessee Counties
McMinn County's 71.3-year life expectancy falls 1.1 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year state average, placing it in the state's lower-performing health tier. The 12.2% uninsured rate also exceeds the state's 11.9%, leaving more residents without insurance coverage.
Struggles Against Regional Peers
McMinn County's 71.3 years ranks last among its neighbors: Marshall (73.6), Monroe (70.8), and Meigs (69.1) offer mixed comparison, but Maury County's 75.1 years highlights McMinn's health disadvantage. The county's 50 primary care providers per 100K show adequate supply, but 12.2% uninsured means access remains limited for many.
Moderate Provider Access, Uninsured Gap
McMinn County has 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, meeting basic needs but trailing leading counties like Maury (49 per 100K for comparable quality). The 12.2% uninsured rate—nearly 1 in 8 residents—means significant barriers to preventive care even where doctors exist.
Find Affordable Health Insurance Now
With 12.2% of McMinn County uninsured, enrollment in the Tennessee Marketplace or Medicaid could transform your health outcomes and access to care. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore subsidized plans and coverage options available this year.
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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.