Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | 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) | 48.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Primary Care Provider Availability Noted in Wayne County
Health data brief for Wayne County, Tennessee.
Wayne County reports 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio far lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has 75 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Regarding health status, 25.9% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for Wayne County residents is 73.7 years, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.3%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.9% and closer to the national average of 10%. These statistics are compiled from federal and state health data sources to monitor regional health variations. 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.