White County Health Data
White County, Tennessee
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in White County, Tennessee
White County faces significant lifespan gap
At 71.6 years, White County residents live 4.8 years less than the national average of 76.4 years—one of the largest gaps in this group. With 23.7% reporting poor or fair health, White faces compounding health challenges that affect both quantity and quality of life.
White County ranks lowest in Tennessee lifespan
White's life expectancy of 71.6 years falls 0.8 years below Tennessee's 72.4-year average, placing it among the shortest-living counties in the state. This gap signals serious underlying health challenges requiring targeted intervention and support.
White County struggles with limited healthcare access
With 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, White has fewer doctors than most neighbors, and mental health providers at 80 per 100K are also below regional averages. This access gap compounds health disadvantages already evident in life expectancy data.
High uninsured rate deepens White's health crisis
At 14.1% uninsured, White County exceeds Tennessee's state average of 11.9%, leaving roughly 2,200 residents without regular healthcare access. Combined with limited provider supply, uninsurance creates a perfect storm: fewer doctors treating fewer insured patients means preventive care becomes luxury many can't afford.
White residents: coverage is urgent, help is available
If you're among the 14.1% without insurance, getting covered is critical to reversing White's health trends—visit healthcare.gov today. Call 211 for free enrollment assistance and ask about cost-sharing programs that make premiums affordable.
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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.