Sequatchie County Health Data
Sequatchie County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
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 Sequatchie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sequatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.0% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sequatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sequatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sequatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sequatchie 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
Sequatchie County Reports Significant Gap in Mental Health Provider Access
Health data brief for Sequatchie County, Tennessee.
Sequatchie County reports 18 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, representing less than 8% of the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is also 18 per 100,000, which is far below the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 75.2 years, which is nearly three years longer than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but shorter than the national 77-year average. About 25.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate is 14.9%, higher than the state average of 11.9%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie 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.