Healthcare in Alcoa, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.8%
6.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.3%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Blount Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount Memorial Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Health System, Inc | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Parkwest Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Alcoa has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.