Health Profile of Pickett County, Tennessee
Pickett County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Pickett County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pickett County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.3% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pickett County is 76.5 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.1% of residents, higher than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
2,425 residents in Pickett County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 133 54 men · 79 women
- 75–84 445 197 men · 248 women
- 65–74 698 359 men · 339 women
- 50–64 1,148 557 men · 591 women
Younger residents
967 residents in Pickett County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 272 151 boys · 120 girls
- 7–12 310 146 boys · 164 girls
- 3–7 233 119 boys · 114 girls
- 0–3 153 84 boys · 69 girls
About 494 residents in Pickett County (9.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pickett County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.2% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.5% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pickett County is about 29% higher than in Tennessee. The rate of cancer in Pickett County is about 20% higher than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Pickett County is about 19% higher than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pickett County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.0% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.3% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.2% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Pickett County are about the same as in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 11,343 cigarettes a day, 340,281 a month, or 4.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 124,770 minutes a day and 45.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pickett County is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.13 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Pickett County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.25 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pickett County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pickett County, TN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Pickett County, TN is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 5,079 residents against a local median of 19,309. Pickett County, TN's uninsured, at 6.3%, runs 21% below the 7.9% typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 7.3% on uninsured, so Pickett County, TN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Pickett County, TN has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett County, TN | 5,079 | 76.5 yrs #1/6 | 6.3% #2/6 | 39.1% #2/6 |
| Clinton County, KY | 9,202 | 73.7 yrs | 7.4% | 41.2% |
| Fentress County, TN | 19,309 | 73.8 yrs | 10.9% | 38.7% |
| Overton County, TN | 23,065 | 73.5 yrs | 7.9% | 39.5% |
| Wayne County, KY | 19,602 | 76.3 yrs | 5.2% | 40.8% |
| Cumberland County, KY | 5,948 | 74.1 yrs | 12.5% | 39.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pickett County, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Tennessee, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pickett County, Tennessee.
What is the health grade for Pickett County, Tennessee?
Pickett County, Tennessee has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Pickett County, Tennessee one of the healthiest counties in Tennessee?
Pickett County ranks 61st healthiest out of 95 counties in Tennessee by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Pickett County, Tennessee?
People in Pickett County, Tennessee can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Pickett County, Tennessee?
6.3% of residents in Pickett County, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 3.8 points below the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Pickett County, Tennessee?
39.1% of adults in Pickett County, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in Pickett County, Tennessee?
Compared with Tennessee as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 10.5%, about 29% higher than the Tennessee rate of 8.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pickett County, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 11,343 cigarettes a day, 340,281 a month, or 4.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 124,770 minutes a day and 45.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pickett County is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.13 lifetimes a year.
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