Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 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
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.6
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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Johnson County Health Reports Differ From National Averages
Health data brief for Johnson County, Tennessee.
In Johnson County, 23.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 72.3 years, nearly identical to the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but shorter than the national 77-year benchmark. The uninsured rate is 13.3%, which is higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 33 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 87 per 100,000, which is less than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. 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.