Bledsoe County Health Data
Bledsoe County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.7%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.1 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 Bledsoe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bledsoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.3% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bledsoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 25.5% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bledsoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.3% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bledsoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bledsoe 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
High Poor and Fair Health Rates Reported in Bledsoe County
Health data brief for Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
Approximately 26.7% of Bledsoe County residents report poor or fair health, a rate that is nearly ten percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. However, the county's life expectancy of 76.3 years is higher than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years, though it remains slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. Access to providers shows a different trend, with 13 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 33 mental health providers per 100,000 people, both of which are far below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate for the county is 16.1%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. These data points describe the health status and provider environment within the county limits. Explore state-level data.
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.