Hamblen County Health Data
Hamblen County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.8
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 Hamblen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamblen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 31.0% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamblen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamblen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamblen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.8% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamblen 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
Hamblen County Uninsured Rate Reaches 13.3 Percent
Health data brief for Hamblen County, Tennessee.
The uninsured rate in Hamblen County is 13.3%. This is higher than the Tennessee state rate of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 71.1 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The data shows that 21.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. Provider ratios include 57 primary care providers per 100,000 and 225 mental health providers per 100,000. Nationally, these medians are 70 and 250 respectively. These figures are reported from the CDC County Health Rankings and NPPES databases. 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.