Blount County Health Data
Blount County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.0
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 Blount County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blount | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blount | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blount | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blount | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blount 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
Blount County Life Expectancy Exceeds State Average
Health data brief for Blount County, Tennessee.
Residents of Blount County have a life expectancy of 74.8 years, which is longer than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 11.3% of the population is uninsured, a rate slightly lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Data on clinical providers shows 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly equal to the national median of 70. For mental health providers, the county has 174 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. About 18.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. This information summarizes several health-related metrics for 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.