Gibson County Health Data
Gibson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.8
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 Gibson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.5% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gibson | 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) | 54.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gibson 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
Gibson County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Gibson County, Tennessee.
Gibson County has 39 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 40 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 70.3 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The data shows an uninsured rate of 11.8%, which is almost the same as the state rate of 11.9% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 22.9% of residents report poor or fair health, whereas the national figure is 17%. These statistics are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and provider data from the NPPES. Explore state-level health 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.