Davidson County Health Data
Davidson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
434
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
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 Davidson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Davidson | 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) | 57.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Davidson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Davidson County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Davidson County, Tennessee.
Davidson County reports 434 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is much higher than the national median of 250 and Tennessee state norms. The county also has 91 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate is 12.7%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.4 years but still below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.