Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.2 per 100K
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Benton County Exceeds Tennessee Average
Health data brief for Benton County, Tennessee.
The uninsured rate in Benton County is 13.1%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Clinical access data shows 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national trends, with 44 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Health outcomes in the county include a life expectancy of 70.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.5% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from federal and state health data tracking systems. 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.