Fentress County Health Data
Fentress County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Fentress County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fentress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fentress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fentress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.3% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fentress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.2% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fentress County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over 25 Percent of Fentress County Residents Report Fair Health
Health data brief for Fentress County, Tennessee.
In Fentress County, 25.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This figure is notably higher than the national statistic of 17%. The data shows a life expectancy of 70.1 years for the county, which is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. For medical services, the county has 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 41 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Regarding health coverage, 12.8% of the population is uninsured. This uninsured rate is higher than the Tennessee state rate of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Explore Tennessee state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fentress 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 Fentress 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.