Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.4% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morgan County Mental Health Provider Access significantly Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Morgan County, Tennessee.
Morgan County reports a mental health provider ratio of 19 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This data point stands out alongside a primary care provider ratio of 19 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. General health metrics show that 25.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 71.9 years, trailing the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate sits at 12.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.9% and exceeds the national average of 10%. These figures are derived from federal health and census records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Morgan 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 Morgan 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.