Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Tennessee
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Scott County, Tennessee
Scott struggles below national health standards
Scott County's 71.4-year life expectancy falls below the U.S. average of 71.4 years, placing the county in the bottom tier for health outcomes. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (24.9%) report poor or fair health—among the worst rates in the nation and well above the U.S. baseline. These metrics signal acute health challenges requiring immediate intervention.
Scott ranks worst among Tennessee peers
Scott County's 71.4-year life expectancy sits 1 full year below Tennessee's 72.4-year state average, making it the lowest among the eight profiled counties. At 13.4% uninsured—significantly above Tennessee's 11.9% average—Scott residents face compounded coverage gaps that block preventive care access. These dual challenges position Scott as among Tennessee's most vulnerable counties.
Scott faces steepest regional health barriers
Scott's 71.4-year life expectancy trails every neighboring county—Roane (72.6), Robertson (72.7), and Sequatchie (75.2)—by half a year to nearly four years. With only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (the lowest regionally), Scott families travel farthest for basic care. The combination of provider shortage and high uninsured rate (13.4%) creates a health crisis in slow motion.
Provider desert blocks daily care access
Scott County's 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represent a critical shortage—less than half Rutherford's rate—forcing residents to travel far for routine checkups and prescription management. With 13.4% uninsured, over 1 in 7 Scott residents skip preventive visits entirely, delaying diagnosis of treatable conditions until emergencies arise. This access gap directly contributes to the county's grim life expectancy and high poor/fair health rates.
Coverage is your first health action
Scott County residents without insurance face the steepest barrier to health improvement—start enrollment at Healthcare.gov or contact the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to explore Medicaid and subsidized marketplace plans. Once covered, seek out available primary care providers and commit to preventive visits, screenings, and chronic disease management. Getting covered today is the single most impactful step toward reversing Scott's health crisis.
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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.