Sevier County Health Data
Sevier County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 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
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 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.
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.
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.