Giles County Health Data
Giles County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Giles County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Giles 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
Giles County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Giles County, Tennessee.
The primary care provider ratio in Giles County is 36 per 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 70. The county also has 65 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Data indicates a life expectancy of 71.6 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.9%. This is lower than the state level of 11.9% but higher than the national level of 10%. About 22.4% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These figures come from the CDC and NPPES databases and represent current reporting. 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.