Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
186
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
426
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 185.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.9
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Washington County
Health data brief for Washington County, Tennessee.
Washington County has 426 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a concentration that is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio of 186 per 100,000 is more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. While provider availability is high, 21.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.0%, matching the Tennessee state average of 11.9% but slightly higher than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in Washington County is 73.9 years, which is longer than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. 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.