Hawkins County Health Data
Hawkins County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Hawkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hawkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hawkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hawkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hawkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hawkins 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
Hawkins County Mental Health Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Hawkins County, Tennessee.
Hawkins County has 26 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's primary care provider ratio of 31 per 100,000 residents also trails the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 71.5 years, falling below both the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 21.1%, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.2%, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. These figures provide a baseline for comparison with state and national health statistics. Review provider data from the NPPES.
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.