Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Tennessee
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Monroe County, Tennessee
Monroe County Lags National Health Standards
Monroe County residents live to 70.8 years, 2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 72.8 years, signaling significant health disadvantages. With 24.2% reporting poor or fair health—well above the national 21% average—the county faces elevated rates of chronic disease and disability.
Among Tennessee's Worst Health Performers
Monroe County's 70.8-year life expectancy falls 1.6 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year state average, placing it in the lower half of state counties. The 11.8% uninsured rate nearly matches Tennessee's 11.9% state average, providing little coverage advantage.
Struggles Against Regional Health Leaders
Monroe County's 70.8 years trails Marshall (73.6) and Montgomery (74.0) by 2-3 years, though it exceeds Meigs (69.1) and McNairy (70.3). With just 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in the region—Monroe residents face severe barriers to preventive care and early treatment.
Critical Primary Care Shortage
Monroe County's 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represent the region's worst shortage, forcing patients to travel far for routine care. The 11.8% uninsured rate means nearly 1 in 8 residents lack coverage, and with sparse primary care, delayed diagnosis and emergency-only healthcare become the norm.
Insurance Is Your Gateway to Care
Monroe County's provider shortage makes health insurance even more essential—coverage enables access to specialists and telehealth options. Visit healthcare.gov or your county health office to find affordable plans that connect you to care beyond Monroe's limited local resources.
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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.