Overton County Health Data
Overton County, Tennessee
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
4
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Overton County, Tennessee
Overton County falls short of national health
At 71.8 years, Overton County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by more than four years, indicating substantial health challenges relative to the nation. Nearly 23% of residents report poor or fair health, above the national average of 17.9%.
Near Tennessee's average, slight underperformance
Overton County's life expectancy of 71.8 years is 0.6 years below Tennessee's average of 72.4 years, placing it slightly below the state median. The uninsured rate of 12.4% exceeds the state average of 11.9%, though marginally.
Better primary care, weaker mental health access
Overton County offers 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, substantially better than Morgan County (19 per 100K) but lower than Putnam County (67 per 100K). However, mental health support is critically limited at only 4 providers per 100K, the lowest in the region and a major gap in behavioral health services.
Primary care available, mental health harder to find
While Overton County has reasonable primary care access with 39 providers per 100,000 residents, residents needing mental health treatment face a severe shortage with only 4 providers available per 100K. Combined with a 12.4% uninsured rate, the county struggles to meet both physical and behavioral health needs.
Secure coverage and access mental health support
If you're uninsured or facing mental health challenges, coverage is your first step. Call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community mental health resources available to Overton County residents.
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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.