White County Health Data
White County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.7%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 White County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.5% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.4% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.6% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare White 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
White County Uninsured Rate Higher than Tennessee Average
Health data brief for White County, Tennessee.
The uninsured rate in White County is 14.1%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.6 years, shorter than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 23.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 80 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These numbers are below the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. These metrics are part of the annual assessment of county-level health resources. 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.