Union County Health Data
Union County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.8
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.3% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.2% | 54.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Life Expectancy Measured at 69.8 Years
Health data brief for Union County, Tennessee.
Union County residents have a life expectancy of 69.8 years, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 15 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. For mental health services, the ratio is 43 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate of 12.8% is higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Data also shows that 22.1% of residents report 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
Get Care in Union 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 Union 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.