Haywood County Health Data
Haywood County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.6
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 Haywood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.6% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Haywood County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Haywood County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Haywood County, Tennessee.
Haywood County has a mental health provider ratio of 6 per 100,000 residents, which is one of the most distinctive deviations from the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density occurs alongside a primary care provider ratio of 23 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. The county reports a life expectancy of 70.5 years, a figure that is shorter than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 28.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Haywood County is 11.9%, which matches the Tennessee state average and is higher than the national average of 10%. 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.