Smith County Health Data
Smith County, Tennessee
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Smith County, Tennessee
Smith meets U.S. health benchmarks
Smith County's 72.0-year life expectancy sits just above the U.S. average of 71.4 years, placing the county solidly in the national middle tier for health outcomes. One in 5 residents (20.2%) report poor or fair health, slightly above U.S. norms, suggesting room for improvement but no crisis conditions. Smith's profile reflects a county keeping pace with national trends.
Smith matches Tennessee average closely
At 72.0 years, Smith County's life expectancy sits 0.4 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year state average—essentially tied—while its 11.9% uninsured rate exactly matches the state average. Smith represents Tennessee's health baseline: neither a leading performer nor a significant laggard. The county holds its ground but offers no particular advantage or disadvantage relative to the state.
Smith sits in regional middle tier
Smith's 72.0-year life expectancy falls below Roane (72.6) and Robertson (72.7), but exceeds Scott (71.4), positioning the county as solidly mid-tier regionally. With 40 primary care providers per 100,000, Smith ranks between Roane (43) and Robertson (35), offering adequate primary care access. Mental health capacity at 29 providers per 100,000 ranks mid-range regionally, neither robust nor deficient.
Stable access supports steady outcomes
Smith's 40 primary care providers and 29 mental health providers per 100,000 residents provide moderate, stable access to routine and behavioral health care. With 11.9% uninsured—exactly matching the state average—roughly 1 in 8 Smith residents lack coverage, creating predictable gaps in preventive care. Balanced provider supply and near-average coverage result in Smith's near-average health outcomes.
Smith: continue your coverage momentum
Smith County's 11.9% uninsured rate matches the state average, so if you lack coverage, you're part of a familiar challenge—start enrollment at Healthcare.gov or contact the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Once covered, work with your provider to build continuity in primary care; Smith's moderate provider supply supports consistent relationships when you engage them. Coverage today ensures you maintain Smith's steady health trajectory.
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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.