Lauderdale County Health Data
Lauderdale County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Lauderdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.5% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lauderdale 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
Lauderdale County primary care access remains lower than national median
Health data brief for Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
Lauderdale County reports a primary care provider ratio of 16 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy stands at 70.7 years, lower than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 28.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.6%, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% but remains higher than the 10% national average. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 28 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.