Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Tennessee
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Perry County, Tennessee
Perry County slightly outpaces national average
At 73.2 years, Perry County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 3.1 years—a notable positive indicator for the region. Still, 23.5% of residents report poor or fair health, significantly above the national average of 17.9%.
Perry County leads Tennessee's health rankings
Perry County's life expectancy of 73.2 years tops Tennessee's average of 72.4 years by 0.8 years, making it one of the state's healthier counties. However, its uninsured rate of 14.4% is the highest among peer counties and well above Tennessee's average of 11.9%.
Good primary care, exceptional mental health services
Perry County offers 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and leads the region with 56 mental health providers per 100K—nearly triple the national average and far ahead of neighboring Overton County (4 per 100K). This behavioral health strength is a rare asset in rural Tennessee.
Strong mental health access masked by uninsured crisis
Perry County's 56 mental health providers per 100K represent exceptional access, yet 14.4% of residents lack any health insurance—the highest uninsured rate in this peer group. This paradox means many residents cannot afford to use even abundant mental health services.
Unlock Perry County's excellent mental health resources
With outstanding mental health providers on standby, making sure you're covered is essential. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace coverage, or sliding-scale options so you can access the care available in Perry 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.