Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
235
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Montgomery County Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Tennessee.
Montgomery County records an uninsured rate of 9.4%, which is lower than both the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 74.0 years, higher than the state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Clinical provider ratios show 40 primary care providers and 235 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montgomery County, Tennessee
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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.