Claiborne County Health Data
Claiborne County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.8
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 Claiborne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Claiborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.2% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Claiborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Claiborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.7% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Claiborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Claiborne County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio stands at 21 in Claiborne County
Health data brief for Claiborne County, Tennessee.
Claiborne County has 21 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This is one of the lower ratios in the region and is significantly different from the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. Primary care availability is also lower than the national median, with 53 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationally. Life expectancy in the county is 71.0 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6%, slightly below the state average of 11.9% but above the national average of 10%. Additionally, 22.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data from the Tennessee Department of Health.
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.