Healthcare in Altamont, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.8%
9.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
6.1pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
38.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.0%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.0%
Mobility
25.1%
Cognitive
24.8%
Hearing
11.8%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
15.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas River Park Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Medical Center | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute | 29.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Altamont has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.8%, 9.3pp above the national average. About 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.