Meigs County Health Data
Meigs County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
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 Meigs County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.0% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meigs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.6% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meigs County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Meigs County Shows Low Ratio of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Meigs County, Tennessee.
The mental health provider ratio in Meigs County is 7 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider access is recorded at 38 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for the county is 69.1 years, a figure lower than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Around 18.8% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Meigs County, Tennessee
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Meigs County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.