Obion County Health Data
Obion County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.7 per 100K
Dentists
16.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.4
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 Obion County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Obion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Obion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Obion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Obion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Obion County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Obion County Primary Care Access Falls Short of National Median
Health data brief for Obion County, Tennessee.
Obion County has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care is also measured at 49 providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is recorded at 71.9 years, falling below both the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 22.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.9%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. These statistics are compiled from the most recent available federal datasets. Explore state-level data.
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.