McMinn County
TennesseeFIPS 47107
Pop. 53,2761 HospitalSVI 0.57RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | McMinn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.6% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.4% | 39.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.2% | 11.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,154.279 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
26
Primary Care Physicians
46.7 per 100k
84
NPs & PAs
150.9 per 100k
19
Dentists
63
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$10,515.98
Medicare Per Capita
1724.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | McMinn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 46.3% | — | |
| Depression | 29.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | — | |
| COPD | 10.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.4% | — | |
| Disability | 41.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.57
Socioeconomic Status0.61
Household Composition & Disability0.61
Minority Status & Language0.38
Housing Type & Transportation0.51
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in McMinn County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Medical Center Athens | Athens | 190 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Medical Ctr | 2013 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.