Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County Life Expectancy Surpasses Tennessee State Average
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Residents in Jefferson County have a life expectancy of 72.9 years, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.0%, nearly matching the state average of 11.9% and slightly higher than the 10% national norm. Approximately 19.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national 17% rate. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 45 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers stand at 64 per 100,000 people, which is less 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.