Crockett County Health Data
Crockett County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.9
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 Crockett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crockett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.1% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crockett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crockett | 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) | 53.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crockett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crockett County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High rate of poor health reports in Crockett County
Health data brief for Crockett County, Tennessee.
In Crockett County, 23.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is notably higher than the national figure of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 13.2%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 71.7 years, which is shorter than the statewide expectancy of 72.4 years and several years behind the national average of 77 years. While specific data for primary care and mental health provider ratios is not available for this county, the reported health outcomes show clear differences from broader state and national trends. The figures provided are based on the latest reporting cycles for health insurance and self-reported health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Crockett 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 Crockett 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.