Chester County Health Data
Chester County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Chester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 31.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chester 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
Chester County records 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Chester County, Tennessee.
Chester County has 29 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is less than half of the national median, which is 70 providers per 100,000 people. The mental health provider ratio is 97 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 72.8 years, slightly higher than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 24.2% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The uninsured rate in Chester County is 11.4%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Chester County, Tennessee
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Chester County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.