Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 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
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.3 per 100K
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 Decatur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.5% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.3% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.3% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.4 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 Decatur County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio significantly low in Decatur County
Health data brief for Decatur County, Tennessee.
Decatur County has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is far lower than the national median of 70. The ratio for mental health providers is 129 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Health outcomes show that 24.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% across the country. The life expectancy in the county is 70.7 years, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In contrast to these metrics, the uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Decatur 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 Decatur 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.