Tipton County Health Data
Tipton County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 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
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Tipton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.6% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tipton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tipton County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trends Below National Median
Health data brief for Tipton County, Tennessee.
Tipton County has 28 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Longevity in the county is measured at 72.3 years, which is nearly equal to the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county has 60 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.