Hardeman County Health Data
Hardeman County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 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
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
153
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.5
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 Hardeman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.3% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardeman County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hardeman County Life Expectancy Ranks Below State Average
Health data brief for Hardeman County, Tennessee.
Hardeman County reports a life expectancy of 70.3 years, which is shorter than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and notably lower than the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric is accompanied by other health indicators, such as a 25.5% rate of adults reporting poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 153 per 100,000, falling below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the uninsured rate in Hardeman County is 10.5%, a figure lower than the state average of 11.9% and nearly matching the national average of 10%. 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.