Grainger County Health Data
Grainger County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 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
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.6 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 Grainger County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grainger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grainger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grainger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.7% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grainger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.2% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grainger 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
Grainger County Reports Primary Care Provider Ratio of 13
Health data brief for Grainger County, Tennessee.
Grainger County has 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is notably lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 20 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. In terms of self-reported health, 26.2% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy in Grainger County is 71.3 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national mark of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6%, close to the Tennessee state rate of 11.9% and higher than the 10% national rate. These statistics are from the CDC County Health Rankings and provider records. Explore state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Grainger 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 Grainger 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.