Rutherford County Health Data
Rutherford County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.7 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Rutherford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rutherford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rutherford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rutherford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rutherford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rutherford County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rutherford County Life Expectancy Reaches Four Years Above State Average
Health data brief for Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Rutherford County residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years, which is nearly four years longer than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and approaches the national average of 77 years. The county reports 44 primary care providers and 136 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the national average and sitting below the state average of 11.9%. Approximately 19.8% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a figure that exceeds the national benchmark of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rutherford 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.