Houston County Health Data
Houston County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
298
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
60.3
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 Houston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Houston County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Houston County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Houston County, Tennessee.
Houston County has 298 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health provider density is higher than the norm, other health metrics show a different trend. Life expectancy for residents is 70.9 years, compared to the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents in poor or fair health is 22.1%, which is higher than the national 17% rate. Approximately 13.0% of the population is uninsured, slightly higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national 10% rate. Primary care doctors are available at a rate of 24 per 100,000, which is less than the national median of 70. 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.