Trousdale County Health Data
Trousdale County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.4
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 Trousdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Trousdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Trousdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Trousdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Trousdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Trousdale County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Trousdale County Mental Health Provider Availability Significantly Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Trousdale County, Tennessee.
Trousdale County reports 8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is drastically lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 33 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.0 years, which is less than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate of 9.2% is lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 21.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, 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.