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Demographic Data Report for Tennessee by County
Insurance: Percent uninsured in demographic group, people at or below 138% of poverty
Ages <65, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2023 Small Area Health Insurance Estimates Data
Sorted by Percent

Tennessee

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 212,122.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 39 of 51

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 7,699,167.
Rank within US : N/A

Bledsoe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 757.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2834 of 3133

Williamson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2732 of 3133

Sevier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,993.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2712 of 3133

Cheatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,128.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2635 of 3133

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 825.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2623 of 3133

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 23,449.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2571 of 3133

Loudon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,472.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2557 of 3133

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 683.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2535 of 3133

Sequatchie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 698.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2525 of 3133

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 579.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3133

Hamblen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,797.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2480 of 3133

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 14,219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3133

DeKalb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 874.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2441 of 3133

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2441 of 3133

Bedford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,837.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2425 of 3133

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 747.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2425 of 3133

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,168.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2425 of 3133

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 349.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2412 of 3133

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2412 of 3133

Pickett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 173.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2397 of 3133

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 9,756.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2397 of 3133

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,115.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2376 of 3133

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,161.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2376 of 3133

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,776.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2361 of 3133

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 4,486.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2361 of 3133

Crockett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 497.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2353 of 3133

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,668.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2341 of 3133

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,971.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2341 of 3133

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,017.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2314 of 3133

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 452.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2295 of 3133

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 7,710.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2270 of 3133

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,993.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2270 of 3133

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 34,387.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2270 of 3133

Trousdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 350.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2270 of 3133

Grainger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 824.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3133

Robertson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,863.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3133

Bradley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,482.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2231 of 3133

Cannon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 490.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2231 of 3133

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 9,548.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3133

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 858.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3133

Carter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,021.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2142 of 3133

Lewis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2128 of 3133

Humphreys County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 589.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3133

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 670.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3133

Coffee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,954.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2081 of 3133

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 930.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2081 of 3133

Blount County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,813.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2065 of 3133

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 960.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2065 of 3133

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 412.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2044 of 3133

Hickman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 784.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2044 of 3133

Overton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 753.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2044 of 3133

Hawkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,916.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2031 of 3133

Houston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 260.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2031 of 3133

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,626.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2031 of 3133

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,713.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3133

Unicoi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3133

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 533.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1996 of 3133

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,226.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1996 of 3133

Sumner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,816.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1996 of 3133

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 955.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1996 of 3133

Fentress County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 744.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1977 of 3133

Maury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,460.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1977 of 3133

Smith County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 557.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1977 of 3133

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 955.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1957 of 3133

Stewart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1957 of 3133

Chester County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 502.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1941 of 3133

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 509.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1941 of 3133

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1925 of 3133

McMinn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,647.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1925 of 3133

Meigs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1925 of 3133

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 293.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1925 of 3133

Tipton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,570.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1909 of 3133

McNairy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1892 of 3133

Obion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,000.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1892 of 3133

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,436.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1876 of 3133

Giles County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 850.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1856 of 3133

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,042.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1832 of 3133

Roane County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,294.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1814 of 3133

Claiborne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,045.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1762 of 3133

Dickson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,164.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1762 of 3133

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 305.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1762 of 3133

Cocke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,367.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3133

Rhea County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,084.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3133

Sullivan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 4,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3133

Anderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,043.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1700 of 3133

Gibson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,478.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1653 of 3133

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1653 of 3133

Campbell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,312.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1633 of 3133

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 609.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3133

Weakley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 969.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3133

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 790.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1594 of 3133

Dyer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1575 of 3133

Hardeman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 779.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1560 of 3133

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1560 of 3133

Lauderdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 812.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1542 of 3133

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/28/2026 3:38 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and Small Area Health Insurance Estimates.

The race categorization for this statistic does not include individuals who responded with two more races.

For more information about Insurance: Percent uninsured in demographic group, people at or below 138% of poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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