Bradley County Health Data
Bradley County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
152
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.7
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 Bradley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.5% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bradley 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
Bradley County Primary Care Access Falls Below National Median
Health data brief for Bradley County, Tennessee.
Bradley County records 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 152 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 11.2%, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, exceeding the state average of 72.4 years but falling short of the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from the latest available health ranking data and professional registries. 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.