McMinn County Health Data
McMinn County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where McMinn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McMinn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McMinn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McMinn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McMinn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McMinn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in McMinn Below National Median
Health data brief for McMinn County, Tennessee.
McMinn County reports 81 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also lower than the national median of 70, with 50 providers per 100,000 residents. The county's life expectancy is 71.3 years, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 12.2% of residents are uninsured, a rate higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.