Morgan County Health Data

Morgan County, Tennessee

Health Score

20/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.9 yr

State avg 72.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

19

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

19

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Morgan County, Tennessee

Morgan County trails national health benchmarks

At 71.9 years, Morgan County's life expectancy falls below the U.S. average of 76.1 years, a gap of more than four years that signals persistent health challenges. One in four residents (25.4%) report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17.9%, suggesting higher rates of chronic conditions and health burden in the community.

Slightly below Tennessee's health rank

Morgan County's life expectancy of 71.9 years sits just 0.5 years below Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years, placing it near the middle of the state's 95 counties. The county's uninsured rate of 12.5% exceeds the state average of 11.9%, meaning more residents lack insurance coverage.

Healthcare access lags nearby counties

With 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has fewer doctors than neighboring Overton County (39 per 100K) and significantly fewer than Putnam County (67 per 100K). Mental health services are similarly limited at 19 providers per 100K, less than half the supply in nearby Obion County.

Limited providers, limited insurance options

Morgan County residents face a double challenge: 12.5% lack health insurance while those with coverage must travel to access care, as the county has only 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This scarcity means longer wait times and harder access to preventive care, especially for low-income families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Morgan County, TN?
Morgan County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #76 out of 95 counties in Tennessee (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Morgan County?
Life expectancy in Morgan County is 71.9 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Morgan County below the state average.
How does Morgan County health compare to the Tennessee average?
Morgan County's health score of 20/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 71.9 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Morgan County?
Key health factors for Morgan County include: life expectancy (71.9 years), uninsured rate (12.5%), and primary care physician access (19:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 19:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Morgan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Morgan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.9 years. 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Morgan County?
Morgan County's health score of 20/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 12.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.