Pickett County

TennesseeFIPS 47137

Pop. 5,0010 HospitalsSVI 0.33RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Pickett County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricPickett CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.2%12.5%
Adult Obesity39.8%39.1%
Uninsured Rate16.8%11.9%
PCPs per 10K5.94.4
Premature Death (YPLL)9,468.72

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

3
Primary Care Physicians
58.5 per 100k
6
NPs & PAs
117.0 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,530.8
Medicare Per Capita
1921.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorPickett CountyState Avg 
Diabetes18.9%
Obesity42.2%
Depression30.4%
Frequent Mental Distress20.2%
COPD15.2%
Current Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease11.6%
Stroke5.8%
High Blood Pressure48.5%
Poor General Health30.9%
Disability45.5%
No Leisure Physical Activity35.0%
Binge Drinking12.1%
Uninsured13.4%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Pickett County has no hospital. 24 of Tennessee's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Tennessee

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.33
Socioeconomic Status0.59
Household Composition & Disability0.24
Minority Status & Language0.05
Housing Type & Transportation0.28

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Pickett County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Livingston Regional HospitalOverton11018.5 mi
Big South Fork Medical CenterScott2531.3 mi
Cookeville Regional Medical CenterPutnam26936.1 mi
Cumberland Medical CenterCumberland18942.7 mi
Saint Thomas Highlands HospitalWhite6047.8 mi

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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.