Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
316
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 138.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County primary care provider ratio doubles national median
Health data brief for Madison County, Tennessee.
Madison County has 139 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 316 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Madison County is 73.2 years, higher than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% though higher than the 10% national average. About 21.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Access Tennessee state health statistics.
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.