McNairy County
TennesseeFIPS 47109
McNairy County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | McNairy County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.1% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.1% | 39.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.0% | 11.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.3 | 4.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,361.146 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | McNairy County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.4% | — | |
| Depression | 30.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | — | |
| COPD | 12.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 22.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 27.8% | — | |
| Disability | 43.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
McNairy County has no hospital. 24 of Tennessee's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in TennesseeSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since McNairy County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Medical Center | Hardin | 58 | 19.2 mi |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | Hardeman | 25 | 25.5 mi |
| Western Mental Health Institute | Hardeman | 247 | 27.3 mi |
| Henderson County Community Hospital | Henderson | 45 | 34.4 mi |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hosptial | Madison | 48 | 35.1 mi |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tennova Healthcare - McNairy Regional | 2016 | Complete |
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.