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.
Check your health insurance options today
If you're uninsured or underinsured, now is the time to explore coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to learn about Medicaid expansion, marketplace plans, and community health center services available in Morgan County.
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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.