Cocke County Health Data
Cocke County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.6
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 Cocke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cocke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cocke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cocke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.2% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cocke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.5% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cocke 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
Life expectancy in Cocke County is 68.0 years
Health data brief for Cocke County, Tennessee.
Cocke County reports a life expectancy of 68.0 years. This is nine years lower than the national average of 77 years and significantly lower than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years. The county also has a poor or fair health rate of 25.6%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. There are 38 primary care providers and 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 12.8%, compared to the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. These statistics reflect verbatim data from federal and state reporting agencies. Explore state-level data on mortality and health outcomes.
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.