Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Tennessee
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April 16, 2021
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Tennessee
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county threin—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of April 15 had reached 565,275 COVID-19-related deaths and more than 31.5 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 death rates in Tennessee using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest death rate per 100k residents as of April 14, 2021. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.
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#50. Stewart County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 204 (28 total deaths)
--- 15.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,230 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,471 (1,299 total cases)
--- 21.7% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (10 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- 15.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,230 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,471 (1,299 total cases)
--- 21.7% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (10 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
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#49. Wayne County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 204 (34 total deaths)
--- 15.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,226 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.0 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,639 (2,941 total cases)
--- 45.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: - (- new cases, -100% change from previous week)
--- 15.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,226 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.0 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,639 (2,941 total cases)
--- 45.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: - (- new cases, -100% change from previous week)
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#48. Franklin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 208 (88 total deaths)
--- 18.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,191 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,998 (5,064 total cases)
--- 0.9% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 76 (32 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
--- 18.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,191 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,998 (5,064 total cases)
--- 0.9% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 76 (32 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
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#47. Cumberland County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (127 total deaths)
--- 19.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,168 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,744 (6,502 total cases)
--- 11.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (81 new cases, -6% change from previous week)
--- 19.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,168 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,744 (6,502 total cases)
--- 11.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (81 new cases, -6% change from previous week)
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#46. Grainger County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (49 total deaths)
--- 19.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,165 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,986 (2,562 total cases)
--- 9.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (27 new cases, +12% change from previous week)
--- 19.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,165 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,986 (2,562 total cases)
--- 9.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (27 new cases, +12% change from previous week)
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#45. McNairy County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (54 total deaths)
--- 19.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,162 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,742 (2,760 total cases)
--- 11.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 43 (11 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
--- 19.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,162 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,742 (2,760 total cases)
--- 11.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 43 (11 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
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#44. Cannon County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 211 (31 total deaths)
--- 19.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,152 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,808 (1,880 total cases)
--- 5.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 82 (12 new cases, -43% change from previous week)
--- 19.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,152 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,808 (1,880 total cases)
--- 5.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 82 (12 new cases, -43% change from previous week)
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#43. Lewis County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 212 (26 total deaths)
--- 20.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,139 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.2 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,651 (1,552 total cases)
--- 4.5% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (9 new cases, -62% change from previous week)
--- 20.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,139 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.2 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,651 (1,552 total cases)
--- 4.5% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (9 new cases, -62% change from previous week)
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#42. Coffee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (121 total deaths)
--- 21.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,120 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,044 (6,807 total cases)
--- 0.5% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 97 (55 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
--- 21.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,120 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,044 (6,807 total cases)
--- 0.5% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 97 (55 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
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#41. Johnson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (38 total deaths)
--- 21.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,119 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,829 (2,282 total cases)
--- 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 259 (46 new cases, +207% change from previous week)
--- 21.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,119 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,829 (2,282 total cases)
--- 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 259 (46 new cases, +207% change from previous week)
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#40. Putnam County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (173 total deaths)
--- 22.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,094 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,846 (11,111 total cases)
--- 14.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 79 (63 new cases, -28% change from previous week)
--- 22.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,094 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,846 (11,111 total cases)
--- 14.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 79 (63 new cases, -28% change from previous week)
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#39. Greene County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 220 (152 total deaths)
--- 25.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,053 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,124 (7,683 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 114 (79 new cases, -26% change from previous week)
--- 25.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,053 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,124 (7,683 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 114 (79 new cases, -26% change from previous week)
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#38. Jefferson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 222 (121 total deaths)
--- 26.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,036 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,069 (6,032 total cases)
--- 8.5% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 105 (57 new cases, +46% change from previous week)
--- 26.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,036 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,069 (6,032 total cases)
--- 8.5% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 105 (57 new cases, +46% change from previous week)
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#37. Anderson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 222 (171 total deaths)
--- 26.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,035 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.5 (5 new deaths, +150% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,123 (8,562 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 68 (52 new cases, -21% change from previous week)
--- 26.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #1,035 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.5 (5 new deaths, +150% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,123 (8,562 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 68 (52 new cases, -21% change from previous week)
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#36. Rhea County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 226 (75 total deaths)
--- 28.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #987 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,950 (4,295 total cases)
--- 7.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 72 (24 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
--- 28.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #987 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,950 (4,295 total cases)
--- 7.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 72 (24 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
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#35. Claiborne County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (73 total deaths)
--- 29.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #963 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,500 (3,036 total cases)
--- 21.5% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 100 (32 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
--- 29.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #963 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,500 (3,036 total cases)
--- 21.5% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 100 (32 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
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#34. Grundy County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 231 (31 total deaths)
--- 31.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #933 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,175 (1,769 total cases)
--- 8.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 97 (13 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- 31.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #933 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,175 (1,769 total cases)
--- 8.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 97 (13 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
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#33. Henry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 232 (75 total deaths)
--- 31.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #924 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,603 (3,106 total cases)
--- 20.6% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (20 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- 31.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #924 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,603 (3,106 total cases)
--- 20.6% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (20 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
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#32. Madison County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 245 (240 total deaths)
--- 39.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #819 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,892 (10,672 total cases)
--- 10.0% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (108 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
--- 39.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #819 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,892 (10,672 total cases)
--- 10.0% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (108 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
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#31. Benton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 248 (40 total deaths)
--- 40.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #795 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,025 (1,620 total cases)
--- 17.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 149 (24 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
--- 40.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #795 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,025 (1,620 total cases)
--- 17.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 149 (24 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
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#30. Fentress County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 248 (46 total deaths)
--- 40.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #793 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,806 (2,372 total cases)
--- 5.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 65 (12 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
--- 40.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #793 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,806 (2,372 total cases)
--- 5.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 65 (12 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
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#29. White County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 249 (68 total deaths)
--- 41.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,876 (3,521 total cases)
--- 6.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 84 (23 new cases, +15% change from previous week)
--- 41.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,876 (3,521 total cases)
--- 6.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 84 (23 new cases, +15% change from previous week)
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#28. Hardeman County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 251 (63 total deaths)
--- 42.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #768 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,796 (3,456 total cases)
--- 14.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 76 (19 new cases, +73% change from previous week)
--- 42.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #768 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,796 (3,456 total cases)
--- 14.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 76 (19 new cases, +73% change from previous week)
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#27. Bedford County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 253 (126 total deaths)
--- 43.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #757 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,830 (6,378 total cases)
--- 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 141 (70 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
--- 43.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #757 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,830 (6,378 total cases)
--- 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 141 (70 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
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#26. Hardin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 257 (66 total deaths)
--- 46.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #731 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,547 (3,475 total cases)
--- 11.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (34 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- 46.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #731 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,547 (3,475 total cases)
--- 11.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (34 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
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#25. DeKalb County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 259 (53 total deaths)
--- 47.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #716 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,387 (2,743 total cases)
--- 10.6% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 34 (7 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
--- 47.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #716 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,387 (2,743 total cases)
--- 10.6% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 34 (7 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
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#24. Moore County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 262 (17 total deaths)
--- 48.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #676 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,305 (993 total cases)
--- 26.5% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 15 (1 new cases, -88% change from previous week)
--- 48.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #676 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,305 (993 total cases)
--- 26.5% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 15 (1 new cases, -88% change from previous week)
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#23. Hamblen County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 263 (171 total deaths)
--- 49.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #673 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.1 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,010 (8,448 total cases)
--- 7.5% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 94 (61 new cases, +56% change from previous week)
--- 49.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #673 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.1 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,010 (8,448 total cases)
--- 7.5% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 94 (61 new cases, +56% change from previous week)
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#22. Henderson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 267 (75 total deaths)
--- 51.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #636 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,159 (3,700 total cases)
--- 8.7% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 96 (27 new cases, +80% change from previous week)
--- 51.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #636 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,159 (3,700 total cases)
--- 8.7% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 96 (27 new cases, +80% change from previous week)
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#21. Overton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 270 (60 total deaths)
--- 53.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #621 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,264 (2,950 total cases)
--- 9.6% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (9 new cases, -44% change from previous week)
--- 53.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #621 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,264 (2,950 total cases)
--- 9.6% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (9 new cases, -44% change from previous week)
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#20. Cocke County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 272 (98 total deaths)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #614 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,274 (4,419 total cases)
--- 1.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 117 (42 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #614 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,274 (4,419 total cases)
--- 1.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 117 (42 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
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#19. Unicoi County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 274 (49 total deaths)
--- 55.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #599 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,781 (1,928 total cases)
--- 10.9% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 185 (33 new cases, +57% change from previous week)
--- 55.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #599 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,781 (1,928 total cases)
--- 10.9% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 185 (33 new cases, +57% change from previous week)
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#18. Carter County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 277 (156 total deaths)
--- 57.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #581 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,356 (6,404 total cases)
--- 6.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 223 (126 new cases, +66% change from previous week)
--- 57.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #581 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,356 (6,404 total cases)
--- 6.2% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 223 (126 new cases, +66% change from previous week)
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#17. Dyer County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 280 (104 total deaths)
--- 59.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #567 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.7 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,387 (5,346 total cases)
--- 18.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (15 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
--- 59.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #567 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.7 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,387 (5,346 total cases)
--- 18.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (15 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
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#16. Gibson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 293 (144 total deaths)
--- 66.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #494 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,965 (6,370 total cases)
--- 7.1% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 90 (44 new cases, +5% change from previous week)
--- 66.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #494 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,965 (6,370 total cases)
--- 7.1% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 90 (44 new cases, +5% change from previous week)
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#15. Carroll County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 295 (82 total deaths)
--- 67.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #478 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,825 (3,561 total cases)
--- 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (13 new cases, +62% change from previous week)
--- 67.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #478 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,825 (3,561 total cases)
--- 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (13 new cases, +62% change from previous week)
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#14. Chester County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 295 (51 total deaths)
--- 67.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #477 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.6 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,083 (2,090 total cases)
--- 0.1% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (9 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
--- 67.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #477 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.6 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,083 (2,090 total cases)
--- 0.1% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (9 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
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#13. Jackson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 297 (35 total deaths)
--- 68.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #467 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,962 (1,292 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 17 (2 new cases, -71% change from previous week)
--- 68.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #467 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,962 (1,292 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 17 (2 new cases, -71% change from previous week)
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#12. Macon County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 309 (76 total deaths)
--- 75.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #406 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,446 (3,554 total cases)
--- 19.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (27 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
--- 75.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #406 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,446 (3,554 total cases)
--- 19.4% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (27 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
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#11. Obion County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 319 (96 total deaths)
--- 81.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #358 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,906 (4,482 total cases)
--- 23.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 86 (26 new cases, +44% change from previous week)
--- 81.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #358 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,906 (4,482 total cases)
--- 23.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 86 (26 new cases, +44% change from previous week)
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#10. Decatur County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 326 (38 total deaths)
--- 85.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #328 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,410 (1,564 total cases)
--- 10.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: - (- new cases, -100% change from previous week)
--- 85.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #328 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,410 (1,564 total cases)
--- 10.8% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: - (- new cases, -100% change from previous week)
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#9. Giles County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 333 (98 total deaths)
--- 89.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #310 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,325 (3,926 total cases)
--- 10.1% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 132 (39 new cases, +22% change from previous week)
--- 89.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #310 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,325 (3,926 total cases)
--- 10.1% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 132 (39 new cases, +22% change from previous week)
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#8. Crockett County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 337 (48 total deaths)
--- 91.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #288 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,062 (2,001 total cases)
--- 16.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 21 (3 new cases, -82% change from previous week)
--- 91.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #288 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,062 (2,001 total cases)
--- 16.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 21 (3 new cases, -82% change from previous week)
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#7. Haywood County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 347 (60 total deaths)
--- 97.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #266 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,476 (2,678 total cases)
--- 27.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 17 (3 new cases, -57% change from previous week)
--- 97.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #266 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,476 (2,678 total cases)
--- 27.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 17 (3 new cases, -57% change from previous week)
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#6. Perry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 347 (28 total deaths)
--- 97.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #265 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,088 (1,057 total cases)
--- 8.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 25 (2 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- 97.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #265 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,088 (1,057 total cases)
--- 8.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 25 (2 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
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#5. Van Buren County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 358 (21 total deaths)
--- 103.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #236 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,152 (831 total cases)
--- 16.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 204 (12 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- 103.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #236 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,152 (831 total cases)
--- 16.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 204 (12 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
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#4. Lake County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 371 (26 total deaths)
--- 110.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #206 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,188 (1,697 total cases)
--- 99.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 57 (4 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
--- 110.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #206 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,188 (1,697 total cases)
--- 99.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 57 (4 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
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#3. Houston County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 402 (33 total deaths)
--- 128.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #149 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,157 (1,079 total cases)
--- 8.7% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (9 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
--- 128.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #149 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,157 (1,079 total cases)
--- 8.7% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (9 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
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#2. Clay County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 407 (31 total deaths)
--- 131.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #142 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,248 (1,085 total cases)
--- 17.7% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 39 (3 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
--- 131.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #142 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,248 (1,085 total cases)
--- 17.7% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 39 (3 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
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#1. Pickett County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 475 (24 total deaths)
--- 169.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #70 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,956 (755 total cases)
--- 23.6% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: - (- new cases, -100% change from previous week)
--- 169.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee
--- #70 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,956 (755 total cases)
--- 23.6% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee
- New cases per 100k in the past week: - (- new cases, -100% change from previous week)
