Moore County
TennesseeFIPS 47127
Moore County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Moore County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.5% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.8% | 11.9% | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,298.302 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Moore County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.8% | — | |
| Depression | 29.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | — | |
| COPD | 10.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.1% | — | |
| Disability | 38.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Moore 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 Moore County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-harton Hospital | Coffee | 135 | 9.7 mi |
| Lincoln Medical Center | Lincoln | 91 | 14.7 mi |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest | Franklin | 152 | 17 mi |
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital | Bedford | 104 | 19.4 mi |
| Unity Medical Center | Coffee | 49 | 21.4 mi |
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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.