Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
268
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.7
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.2% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam 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
Putnam County Surpasses National Median for Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Putnam County, Tennessee.
Putnam County stands out in the region with 268 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000, which is just below the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in Putnam County is 11.2%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 19.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.4 years, exceeding the state average of 72.4 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. All information provided is from standard federal health tracking systems. 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.