Cheatham County Health Data
Cheatham County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.4
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 Cheatham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cheatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cheatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cheatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cheatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.7 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 Cheatham 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
Mental health provider ratio in Cheatham County trails national median
Health data brief for Cheatham County, Tennessee.
Cheatham County reports a mental health provider ratio of 88 per 100,000 residents. This is notably lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. The primary care provider ratio stands at 58 per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 72.3 years, nearly matching the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but falling below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.9%, which is identical to the state average and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Regarding general health status, 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data on health provider availability.
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.