Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 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
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
191
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.6
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Henry County Reports Elevated Rate of Poor Health Among Adults
Health data brief for Henry County, Tennessee.
In Henry County, 23.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 72.2 years, which is nearly equal to the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but falling below the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure very close to the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 191 per 100,000, which sits below the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.9% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. These data points come from the latest available federal reporting. Explore state-level data.
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.