Hickman County Health Data
Hickman County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Hickman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hickman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hickman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hickman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hickman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hickman 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
Hickman County Primary Care Availability Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Hickman County, Tennessee.
Availability of primary care doctors in Hickman County stands at 20 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In addition to provider ratios, other health markers indicate differences from state and national norms. Life expectancy in the county is 69.9 years, which is shorter than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the population is 13.3%, which is higher than the state level of 11.9% and the national mark of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 22.2%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Specialized mental health services are available at a rate of 66 providers per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 250. 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.