Warren County Health Data

Warren County, Tennessee

Health Score

15/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

State avg 72.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.8%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

94

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Warren County, Tennessee

Warren County's life expectancy slightly above national trend

At 72.5 years, Warren County residents live about as long as the U.S. average of 76.4 years, though a quarter of the population reports poor or fair health. The gap suggests that while overall lifespan is competitive, day-to-day health quality needs attention for many residents.

Warren ranks near Tennessee's middle on health

Warren's life expectancy of 72.5 years edges out Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years by just one month. With 27.3% reporting poor or fair health, Warren sits in the middle tier of Tennessee counties by health outcomes.

Warren lags neighbors in provider access

Warren has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below nearby Weakley County's 61 and far behind Washington County's 186. Mental health support is comparable to neighbors at 94 per 100K, but primary care shortages may delay preventive care.

Nearly 15% of Warren lacks health coverage

Warren's uninsured rate of 14.8% exceeds Tennessee's state average of 11.9%, leaving about 2,000 residents without regular access to care. The combination of limited primary care providers and higher uninsured rates creates barriers to routine checkups and early treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Warren County, TN?
Warren County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #90 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.
What is the life expectancy in Warren County?
Life expectancy in Warren County is 72.5 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Warren County above the state average.
How does Warren County health compare to the Tennessee average?
Warren County's health score of 15/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 72.5 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.8% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Warren County?
Key health factors for Warren County include: life expectancy (72.5 years), uninsured rate (14.8%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 94:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Warren County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), Warren County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.5 years. 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Warren County?
Warren County's health score of 15/100 is below the Tennessee average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 14.8% 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.

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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.