Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.5
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Primary Care Physician Access Identified in Marshall County
Health data brief for Marshall County, Tennessee.
Primary care providers in Marshall County are recorded at 17 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health providers is also lower than the national median of 250, with 73 providers per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, higher than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 10.7% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% and higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.1% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.