Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
281
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 109.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.0
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton 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
Hamilton County Exceeds National Median for Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Hamilton County reports 109 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density accompanies a mental health provider ratio of 281 per 100,000, which also sits above the national median of 250. Regarding longevity, residents here have a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is more than three years longer than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but remains below the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.8%, slightly lower than the state mark of 11.9% and near the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. 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.