Smith County Health Data
Smith County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.8
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 Smith County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.0% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Smith 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
Smith County Mental Health Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Smith County, Tennessee.
Smith County reports 29 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county also has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 72.0 years, marginally lower than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and five years shorter than the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 11.9%, exactly matching the state average and exceeding the national rate of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 20.2% of the population, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.