Humphreys County Health Data
Humphreys County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.0
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 Humphreys County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Humphreys County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Humphreys County Records Significant Primary Care Physician Gap
Health data brief for Humphreys County, Tennessee.
The primary care provider ratio in Humphreys County is 16 per 100,000 residents, roughly four times lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data also shows that the county life expectancy is 71.5 years, which is shorter than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.5%, higher than the national average of 10% and the state average of 11.9%. About 24.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national 17% norm. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. 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.