Sumner County Health Data
Sumner County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Sumner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.1% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 8.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sumner 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
Sumner County Life Expectancy Reaches 75.6 Years, Outpacing State Average
Health data brief for Sumner County, Tennessee.
Residents in Sumner County have a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is longer than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but still trails the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate of 9.6% is lower than the state average of 11.9% and slightly under the national average of 10%. In terms of clinical access, there are 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health care providers are available at a rate of 115 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 17.0%, matching the national average. 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.