Healthcare in Altamont, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

23.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.8%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.6 mi

Saint Thomas River Park Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Saint Thomas River Park Hospital14.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Unity Medical Center19.9 miAcute Care Hospitals
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital26.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest28.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute29.0 miPsychiatric

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.