Van Buren County Health Data
Van Buren County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.9
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 Van Buren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 31.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Van Buren 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
Van Buren County Reports High Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Van Buren County, Tennessee.
In Van Buren County, 23.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 70.4 years, lower than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, compared to the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Mental health care providers are available at a rate of 31 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Data for the primary care provider ratio was not available for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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.