Pickett County Health Data
Pickett County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
79.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.1 per 100K
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 Pickett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pickett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.0% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pickett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pickett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.7% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pickett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pickett County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pickett County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Pickett County, Tennessee.
In Pickett County, the uninsured rate is 16.8%, which is significantly higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Health status reports show that 25.9% of adults in the county experience poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national rate of 17%. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 59 per 100,000 residents, which is closer to but still below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health providers is currently unavailable for the county. The life expectancy in Pickett County is 75.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. All data points are based on federal health and census records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pickett County, Tennessee
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Pickett County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.