Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
4
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.4
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 Macon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macon | 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) | 52.7% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macon County reports mental health provider ratio lower than national median
Health data brief for Macon County, Tennessee.
Macon County records 4 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.3%, which is higher than the Tennessee average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Macon County is 71.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 20 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings website.
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.