Moore County Health Data
Moore County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Moore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moore 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
Moore County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Moore County, Tennessee.
The life expectancy in Moore County is 77.7 years, exceeding the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance, 9.8% of residents are uninsured, a rate lower than the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 20.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider access is recorded at 15 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care providers was not reported. Explore Tennessee state health metrics.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Moore 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 Moore 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.