Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Tennessee
Health Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County life expectancy lags U.S. average
At 73.7 years, Wayne County residents live about 2.7 years less than the national average of 76.4 years, though only 25.9% report poor or fair health. This relative health perception suggests unmet care needs or social factors limiting longevity despite residents' reported satisfaction.
Wayne ranks above state average on lifespan
Wayne's life expectancy of 73.7 years exceeds Tennessee's 72.4-year average by 16 months, placing it in the upper half of state counties. The 25.9% poor/fair health rate is moderate among Tennessee peers, indicating a county with mixed health outcomes.
Wayne faces severe provider shortage crisis
With only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has the lowest primary care density of these seven counties—less than one-tenth of Washington County's rate. Mental health providers at 75 per 100K are also sparse, creating real barriers to routine and specialized care.
Low uninsured rate masks access challenges
Wayne's uninsured rate of 11.3% is the lowest among these counties, yet severe provider shortages mean insurance doesn't guarantee timely care. Residents may need to travel significant distances to find a primary care doctor willing to accept new patients.
Wayne residents: secure coverage and plan ahead
If you're uninsured, healthcare.gov can connect you to plans quickly—having coverage is your first step toward care. Given Wayne's provider shortage, get covered now so you can access telehealth options and plan for specialists outside the county.
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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.