Roane County Health Data
Roane County, Tennessee
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Roane County, Tennessee
Roane slightly outlives the nation
Roane County residents live to 72.6 years, matching Tennessee's state average but outpacing the U.S. life expectancy of 71.4 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (19.3%) report poor or fair health, slightly better than comparable U.S. counties. The county's health profile suggests solid foundational care with room for targeted improvement.
Roane ranks above Tennessee average
At 72.6 years, Roane County's life expectancy edges out Tennessee's 72.4-year state average—a meaningful advantage in a state facing significant health challenges. The county's 8.8% uninsured rate substantially beats Tennessee's 11.9% state average, suggesting stronger health coverage access. This better-than-average footing gives Roane a foundation many rural Tennessee counties lack.
Roane outperforms surrounding counties
Roane's 72.6-year life expectancy exceeds nearby Scott County (71.4) and Sequatchie County (75.2 years, though with a higher poor/fair health rate of 25.9%). Roane's 8.8% uninsured rate is the lowest among its peers, demonstrating above-average coverage access. The county's 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents are competitive, placing it firmly in the middle of its regional cohort.
Healthcare access is relatively stable
With 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Roane offers reasonable daily access to routine care, and its 64 mental health providers per 100,000 show growing mental health capacity. The 8.8% uninsured rate means roughly 9 in 100 residents lack coverage, creating gaps in preventive and emergency care. Sustained investment in primary care and mental health services could further close this access gap.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among Roane's 8.8% uninsured residents, explore marketplace plans at Healthcare.gov or contact the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance for local enrollment support. Even with above-average coverage rates, many working families miss eligibility for subsidized plans. A few minutes of research now could save thousands in unexpected medical costs.
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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.