Obion County Health Data
Obion County, Tennessee
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Obion County, Tennessee
Obion County's health falls short nationally
Obion County's life expectancy of 71.9 years lags the U.S. average of 76.1 years by more than four years, reflecting significant health disparities in the region. Nearly one in four residents (22.8%) report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17.9%.
Comparable to Tennessee's overall health profile
At 71.9 years, Obion County's life expectancy matches Tennessee's 0.5-year deficit from the national average and closely mirrors the state average of 72.4 years. The county's uninsured rate of 12.9% slightly exceeds Tennessee's average of 11.9%, though the difference is modest.
Strong primary care, best in region
Obion County stands out with 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well above Morgan County (19 per 100K) and Rhea County (36 per 100K). Mental health support is equally robust at 49 providers per 100K, among the strongest in northwest Tennessee.
Good access, but coverage gaps remain
Obion County residents benefit from 43 primary care providers per 100K—strong access for rural Tennessee—yet 12.9% still lack health insurance. This coverage gap means that even with available providers, a significant share of the population may delay or avoid care due to cost.
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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.