Sevier County Health Data

Sevier County, Tennessee

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

32/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.7 yr

State avg 72.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.2%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

36

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

92

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

19.5%

State avg 22.4%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

15.2

per 100K residentsCDC: 36.2 per 100K

Dentists

4.0

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

18.2

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 Sevier County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSevierState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.1%39.9%37.6%1.8 pts better than state
Diabetes11.5%12.3%11.2%0.8 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure34.7%37.1%33.5%2.4 pts better than state
Depression30.7%30.8%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSevierState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking19.0%20.7%16.3%1.7 pts better than state
Binge Drinking15.8%15.6%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity25.6%28.4%27.0%2.8 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSevierState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.4%75.4%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)59.0%54.4%57.3%4.6 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)70.2%71.9%73.3%1.7 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureSevierState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress21.4%21.7%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration38.7%40.0%37.3%1.3 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sevier 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

Sevier County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Benchmarks

Health data brief for Sevier County, Tennessee.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

The uninsured rate in Sevier County is 15.2%, which is 3.3 percentage points higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and 5.2 points higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 73.7 years, exceeding the state average of 72.4 years but lagging behind the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health comprise 19.5% of the population, compared to 17% nationally. There are 36 primary care providers and 92 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Sevier 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.

Leconte Medical Center

ER
5/5
(865) 446-7500
742 Middlecreek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Other

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sevier County, TN?
Sevier County has a health score of 32/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #32 out of 95 counties in Tennessee (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Sevier County?
Life expectancy in Sevier County is 73.7 years. The Tennessee state average is 72.4 years, making Sevier County above the state average.
How does Sevier County health compare to the Tennessee average?
Sevier County's health score of 32/100 is above the Tennessee average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.7 years vs. the state average of 72.4 years. The uninsured rate is 15.2% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Sevier County?
Key health factors for Sevier County include: life expectancy (73.7 years), uninsured rate (15.2%), and primary care physician access (36:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 92:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sevier County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 32/100 ("Below Average"), Sevier County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Tennessee. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years. 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Sevier County healthier than the Tennessee average?
Sevier County's health score of 32/100 exceeds the Tennessee average of 29/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Sevier County has better primary care access (36:1 ratio) than the state average (44:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.