Grundy County Health Data
Grundy County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Grundy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grundy County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grundy County Life Expectancy Measured Under 70 Years
Health data brief for Grundy County, Tennessee.
Life expectancy in Grundy County is 69.7 years. This is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.7%, which is higher than the Tennessee state rate of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Data indicates 22.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 57 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider data is not available for this county in the current report. These statistics are gathered from the CDC County Health Rankings and NPPES records. Explore Tennessee state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Grundy 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 Grundy 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.