Washington County
TennesseeFIPS 47179
Pop. 133,0014 HospitalsSVI 0.59RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Washington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.1% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.1% | 39.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.0% | 11.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 18.5 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,756.576 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
252
Primary Care Physicians
182.1 per 100k
714
NPs & PAs
515.8 per 100k
88
Dentists
817
Hospital Beds
5.9 per 1,000
$10,669.6
Medicare Per Capita
1737.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Washington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.2% | — | |
| Depression | 31.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | — | |
| COPD | 9.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.8% | — | |
| Disability | 38.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.59
Socioeconomic Status0.61
Household Composition & Disability0.29
Minority Status & Language0.37
Housing Type & Transportation0.79
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 Washington County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | Johnson City | 80 | |
| James H Quillen Va Medical Center | Mountain Home | 515 | |
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 585 | |
| Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, Ajv of Ballad Hlt | Johnson City | 36 |
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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.