Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.4 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.0% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | 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) | 54.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene 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
Greene County Health Reports Differ From National Average
Health data brief for Greene County, Tennessee.
In Greene County, 22.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The county has 116 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 52 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 72.0 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. For insurance coverage, 12.0% of the population is uninsured. This rate is higher than the state rate of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. These numbers are provided by the CDC County Health Rankings and the NPPES. 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.