Stewart County Health Data
Stewart County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.6
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 Stewart County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stewart | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stewart | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stewart | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stewart | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stewart 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
Stewart County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Median
Health data brief for Stewart County, Tennessee.
In Stewart County, there are 7 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Regarding overall longevity, residents have a life expectancy of 72.9 years, which is slightly longer than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 12.4%, compared to the state rate of 11.9% and the national average of approximately 10%. Additionally, 20.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average for this metric is 17%. The ratio of mental health providers in the county is 35 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Stewart 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 Stewart 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.