Davidson County
TennesseeFIPS 47037
Pop. 715,88417 HospitalsSVI 0.72RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Davidson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.4% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.7% | 11.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.0 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,529.111 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
658
Primary Care Physicians
92.4 per 100k
3,705
NPs & PAs
520.1 per 100k
610
Dentists
4,607
Hospital Beds
6.5 per 1,000
$12,439.99
Medicare Per Capita
1787.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Davidson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 32.3% | — | |
| Depression | 28.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | — | |
| COPD | 6.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.3% | — | |
| Disability | 32.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.72
Socioeconomic Status0.71
Household Composition & Disability0.28
Minority Status & Language0.82
Housing Type & Transportation0.80
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Davidson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital | Nashville | 76 | |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | 571 | |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital | Nashville | 40 | |
| Centennial Medical Transplant Center | Nashville | 0 | |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville | 150 | |
| Middle Tn Mental Health Institute | Nashville | 100 | |
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery | Nashville | 23 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital-nashville | Nashville | 70 | |
| St Thomas Hospital Transplant | Nashville | 0 | |
| Tn Valley Healthcare System Nashville | Nashville | 508 | |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | 733 | |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville | 395 | |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville | 136 | |
| Tristar Summit Medical Center | Hermitage | 200 | |
| Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital | Nashville | 80 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 1091 | |
| Vanderbilt University Transplant Center | Nashville | 0 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.