Weakley County Health Data
Weakley County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.2
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 Weakley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Weakley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Weakley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Weakley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Weakley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Weakley County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Weakley County Reports Low Mental Health Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Weakley County, Tennessee.
In Weakley County, there are 42 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's primary care provider ratio of 61 per 100,000 also sits below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, which is comparable to the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 11.6%, nearly matching the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and higher than the national average of 10%. This data is sourced from the CDC and NPPES to reflect current health conditions. 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.