Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.6
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 Henderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.3% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 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 | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henderson County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Henderson County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Benchmark
Health data brief for Henderson County, Tennessee.
Henderson County records 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 57 per 100,000, well below the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, 23.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 71.7 years, which is shorter than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.6%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. These figures are sourced from federal and state health tracking databases. 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.