Morgan County

TennesseeFIPS 47129

Pop. 21,0350 HospitalsSVI 0.61RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Morgan County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricMorgan CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.4%12.5%
Adult Obesity40.2%39.1%
Uninsured Rate12.5%11.9%
PCPs per 10K1.94.4
Premature Death (YPLL)13,305.17

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

3
Primary Care Physicians
13.9 per 100k
20
NPs & PAs
92.7 per 100k
4
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$9,764.73
Medicare Per Capita
1615.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorMorgan CountyState Avg 
Diabetes15.5%
Obesity43.7%
Depression30.2%
Frequent Mental Distress20.8%
COPD11.8%
Current Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease8.9%
Stroke4.5%
High Blood Pressure43.5%
Poor General Health27.0%
Disability40.8%
No Leisure Physical Activity30.9%
Binge Drinking14.0%
Uninsured13.0%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Morgan County has no hospital. 24 of Tennessee's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Tennessee

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.61
Socioeconomic Status0.87
Household Composition & Disability0.15
Minority Status & Language0.27
Housing Type & Transportation0.62

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
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Morgan County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Roane Medical CenterRoane10517.8 mi
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and CenterAnderson1623.5 mi
Methodist Medical Center of Oak RidgeAnderson30123.6 mi
Cumberland Medical CenterCumberland18925.4 mi
Big South Fork Medical CenterScott2526.1 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.