Unicoi County Health Data
Unicoi County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.5
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 Unicoi County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Unicoi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Unicoi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Unicoi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Unicoi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Unicoi County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor or Fair Health Rates in Unicoi County Surpass National Average
Health data brief for Unicoi County, Tennessee.
In Unicoi County, 25.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 71.2 years, which is shorter than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows 45 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 23 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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.