Sullivan County Health Data
Sullivan County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 121.2 per 100K
Dentists
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.0
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 Sullivan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 32.3% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sullivan 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
Sullivan County Primary Care Density Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Sullivan County maintains 121 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a number that is notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health care, the county has 151 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 72.7 years, which is marginally higher than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.5%, which is lower than the state mark of 11.9% and aligns closely with the national average of 10%. Data shows that 18.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly more 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.