Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.4%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
58.9
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 35.1% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 29.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 9.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.5% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 10.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 25.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock 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
Nearly One Third of Hancock County Adults Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Hancock County, Tennessee.
In Hancock County, 30.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is nearly double the national average of 17%. The county also shows a low mental health provider ratio of 14 per 100,000 residents, significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 70.8 years, shorter than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. While access to mental health services is limited, the uninsured rate is 10.5%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% and comparable to the national average of 10%. Specific data for the primary care provider ratio was not available in this reporting cycle. These statistics reflect findings from the CDC County Health Rankings. 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.