Healthcare in Alexandria, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.7%
8.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.3%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.8%
Mobility
22.9%
Cognitive
22.6%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
14.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.3 mi
Highpoint Health-Riverview With Ascension Saint Th
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Health-Riverview With Ascension Saint Th | 14.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stones River Hospital | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dekalb Community Hospital | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Alexandria has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.7%, 8.2pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.