Rhea County Health Data

Rhea County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #84 out of 95 counties in Tennessee (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Rhea County is 71.4 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Rhea County below the state average.

Rhea County's health score of 18/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 71.4 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2% vs. 11.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Rhea County include: life expectancy (71.4 years), uninsured rate (13.2%), and primary care physician access (36:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 35:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Rhea County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.4 years. 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Rhea County's health score of 18/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 13.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.