Anderson County Health Data
Anderson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
118
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Anderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Anderson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access Lags in Anderson County
Health data brief for Anderson County, Tennessee.
Mental health provider availability in Anderson County stands at 118 per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 250. Other provider metrics also show gaps compared to national norms, as there are 50 primary care providers per 100,000 people relative to the national median of 70. Regarding health outcomes, the county reports a life expectancy of 72.6 years, which is marginally higher than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.8%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national benchmark of 10%. Additionally, 18.3% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The data reflects various clinical and outcome metrics within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.