Wilson County Health Data
Wilson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.9 per 100K
Dentists
0.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Wilson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 9.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 7.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wilson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wilson County Primary Care Access Differs from National Medians
Health data brief for Wilson County, Tennessee.
Wilson County reports 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio is 90 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate in Wilson County is 8.7%, lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 16.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure nearly equal to the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from standardized national health and census datasets. 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.