Comparison with National & State Statistics


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Johnson City compared to National Benchmarks:

Percentage of adults that report smoking greater than or equal to 100 cigarettes and currently smoking:
Johnson City 27%
National benchmark 15%

Percentage of adults that report a BMI greater than or equal to 30:
Johnson City 29%
National benchmark 25%

Teen birthrate per 1000 female population, ages 15-19:
Johnson City 40
National benchmark 22

Percentage of ninth grade cohort that graduates in four years:
Johnson City 85%
National benchmark 92%

Parentage of children under age 18 in poverty:
Johnson City 18%
National benchmark 11%

Healthy food outlets including grocery stores and produce stands/farmers’ markets:
Johnson City 57%
National benchmark 92%

Rate of recreational facilities per 100,000 of population:
Johnson City 9
National benchmark 17


Johnson City compared to Tennessee state average:
Median household income below state average
Median house value below state average
Black race population percentage above state average
Hispanic race population percentage below state average
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average
Institutionalized population percentage above state average

Sources:

http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/tennessee/washington
http://www.city-data.com/city/Johnson-City-Tennessee.html#ixzz1NaEOZsEO