Health Profile of Morristown, Tennessee
Morristown Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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D
Morristown Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.9% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Morristown is 72.9 years, about 1.9 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 15.9%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.7% of residents, higher than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,945 residents in Morristown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 575 163 men · 412 women
- 75–84 1,628 724 men · 904 women
- 65–74 2,385 1,009 men · 1,377 women
- 50–64 5,356 2,598 men · 2,757 women
Younger residents
6,913 residents in Morristown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,156 1,085 boys · 1,071 girls
- 7–12 2,062 994 boys · 1,068 girls
- 3–7 1,549 760 boys · 788 girls
- 0–3 1,147 591 boys · 555 girls
About 2,630 residents in Morristown (9.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.0% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Morristown are about the same as in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.6% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.7% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Morristown is about 22% higher than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,621 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 677,832 minutes a day and 247.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Morristown is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.46 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.65 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Morristown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Morristown, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Tennessee, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Morristown, Tennessee.
Is Morristown, Tennessee a healthy place to live?
Morristown, Tennessee has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Morristown, Tennessee?
People in Morristown, Tennessee can expect to live 72.9 years on average, 1.9 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Morristown, Tennessee?
15.9% of residents in Morristown, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 5.9 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Morristown, Tennessee?
40.3% of adults in Morristown, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.4 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
What health issue is more common in Morristown, Tennessee than elsewhere?
Compared with Tennessee as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.7%, about 22% higher than the Tennessee rate of 28.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Morristown, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,621 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 677,832 minutes a day and 247.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Morristown is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.46 lifetimes a year.
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