Sullivan County
TennesseeFIPS 47163
Pop. 158,1636 HospitalsSVI 0.48RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sullivan County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 39.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.5% | 11.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 12.1 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,612.07 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
193
Primary Care Physicians
119.0 per 100k
505
NPs & PAs
311.5 per 100k
127
Dentists
904
Hospital Beds
5.6 per 1,000
$10,970.86
Medicare Per Capita
1798.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sullivan County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.2% | — | |
| Depression | 30.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | — | |
| COPD | 10.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 19.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.4% | — | |
| Disability | 39.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.48
Socioeconomic Status0.68
Household Composition & Disability0.43
Minority Status & Language0.19
Housing Type & Transportation0.36
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
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Sullivan County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | Bristol | 282 | |
| Creekside Behavioral Health | Kingsport | 72 | |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | Kingsport | 505 | |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | Kingsport | 239 | |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport, a Joint Vent | Kingsport | 50 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital-tricities | Bristol | 33 |
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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.