Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| 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 | 32.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | 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) | 51.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.6% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe 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
High Frequency of Poor Health Reports in Monroe County
Health data brief for Monroe County, Tennessee.
In Monroe County, 24.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 70.8 years, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.8%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Clinical care data shows 19 primary care providers and 60 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Explore state-level data.
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.