Dickson County Health Data
Dickson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Dickson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.2% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickson | 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) | 57.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickson 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
Dickson County primary care ratio trails national benchmarks
Health data brief for Dickson County, Tennessee.
Dickson County has 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70. For mental health services, the ratio is 122 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Despite these differences in provider availability, the uninsured rate is 11.4%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 19.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.