State Cancer Profiles > Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographics > Table > Interpret

Interpretation of Demographics Data

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
2022 Small Area Health Insurance Estimates Data
Sorted by Count

Tennessee

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 217,949.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 39 of 51

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 7,944,794.
Rank within US : N/A

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 172.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3133

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 216.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1862 of 3133

Pickett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2793 of 3133

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1763 of 3133

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 281.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1426 of 3133

Trousdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 284.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1375 of 3133

Houston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 295.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2228 of 3133

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 312.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1828 of 3133

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2354 of 3133

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 395.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1894 of 3133

Meigs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1704 of 3133

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 446.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2191 of 3133

Stewart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 477.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2151 of 3133

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 481.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3133

Cannon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 525.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3133

Lewis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 532.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2388 of 3133

Crockett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 539.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2316 of 3133

Chester County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1862 of 3133

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 552.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2033 of 3133

Unicoi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 559.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3133

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 597.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2000 of 3133

Humphreys County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 603.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2137 of 3133

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 631.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2269 of 3133

Bledsoe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 633.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2437 of 3133

Smith County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 647.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2191 of 3133

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 673.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3133

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 680.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1962 of 3133

Hardeman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 703.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1406 of 3133

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 726.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3133

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 734.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2106 of 3133

Overton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3133

Fentress County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 770.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1828 of 3133

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 779.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1499 of 3133

Sequatchie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 792.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2656 of 3133

Grainger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 808.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2013 of 3133

Lauderdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 820.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1406 of 3133

Hickman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 859.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2106 of 3133

Giles County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 875.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1704 of 3133

DeKalb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 905.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3133

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 942.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1981 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 956.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3133

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 966.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 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 972.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3133

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,005.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2058 of 3133

McNairy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,023.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2137 of 3133

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,052.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3133

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,070.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2000 of 3133

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,078.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2191 of 3133

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3133

Obion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2000 of 3133

Claiborne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,135.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1796 of 3133

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,166.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2269 of 3133

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,190.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1962 of 3133

Weakley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1962 of 3133

Dyer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1653 of 3133

Cheatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,243.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2704 of 3133

Rhea County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,339.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2286 of 3133

Roane County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,357.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1683 of 3133

Loudon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,426.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2526 of 3133

Campbell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,438.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1704 of 3133

Dickson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,477.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2173 of 3133

Cocke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,513.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1876 of 3133

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,553.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2013 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 1,572.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1796 of 3133

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,724.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2228 of 3133

Gibson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,772.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3133

Bedford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,833.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2254 of 3133

Coffee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,878.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1854 of 3133

McMinn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,886.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2088 of 3133

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,937.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2330 of 3133

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,951.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2254 of 3133

Hawkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,958.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3133

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,985.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2503 of 3133

Robertson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,330.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2631 of 3133

Carter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,358.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3133

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,371.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2013 of 3133

Anderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,492.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2137 of 3133

Maury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,788.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2173 of 3133

Williamson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,816.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2784 of 3133

Hamblen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,866.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3133

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2058 of 3133

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,141.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1828 of 3133

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2440 of 3133

Bradley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,595.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2151 of 3133

Blount County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,746.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2541 of 3133

Sevier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 4,092.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2687 of 3133

Sumner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 4,522.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2364 of 3133

Sullivan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 4,785.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1862 of 3133

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 4,901.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2541 of 3133

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 6,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3133

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 9,630.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2269 of 3133

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 10,764.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2388 of 3133

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 13,308.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2125 of 3133

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 24,719.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2596 of 3133

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 30,904.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1828 of 3133

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 12/09/2025 8:41 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

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.

State Cancer Profiles