Cannon County Health Data
Cannon County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Cannon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.5% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.3% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cannon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cannon County Mental Health Provider Ratios Far Below Median
Health data brief for Cannon County, Tennessee.
Mental health provider access in Cannon County is 27 per 100,000 residents, approximately one-ninth of the national median of 250. Primary care provider ratios are similarly low at 21 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 71.3 years, which is below both the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 12.7% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. The poor or fair health rate is 22.2%, exceeding the national average of 17%. These data points provide an overview of the health indicators currently reported for this county. 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.