Robertson County Health Data
Robertson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.1 per 100K
Dentists
17.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.8
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 Robertson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Robertson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Robertson 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
Robertson County Primary Care Provider Ratio Half the National Median
Health data brief for Robertson County, Tennessee.
Robertson County reports 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exactly half of the national median of 70. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 70 per 100,000, which is approximately 28% of the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 72.7 years, marginally higher than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.6%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national 10% average. One in five residents (20.0%) reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% of the national population. 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.