Rutherford County
TennesseeFIPS 47149
Pop. 341,4864 HospitalsSVI 0.43RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Rutherford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.1% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.0% | 11.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.4 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,619.659 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
164
Primary Care Physicians
44.7 per 100k
631
NPs & PAs
171.9 per 100k
218
Dentists
624
Hospital Beds
1.7 per 1,000
$11,576
Medicare Per Capita
1640.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Rutherford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.4% | — | |
| Depression | 27.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.2% | — | |
| Disability | 32.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.43
Socioeconomic Status0.36
Household Composition & Disability0.57
Minority Status & Language0.70
Housing Type & Transportation0.30
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Rutherford County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital | Murfreesboro | 358 | |
| Tn Valley Healthcare System Alvin C York | Murfreesboro | 147 | |
| Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center | Smyrna | 75 | |
| Trustpoint Hospital | Murfreesboro | 86 |
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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.