Coffee County Health Data
Coffee County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
218
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.1
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 Coffee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coffee 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
Coffee County reports 23.8% rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Coffee County, Tennessee.
In Coffee County, 23.8% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 218 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring counties, yet still below it. The primary care provider ratio is 53 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Coffee County is 71.8 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.