Healthcare in Baxter, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.0%

6.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.7%

2.1pp 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

38.6%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.9%

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

21.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.1%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

10.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.6 mi

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cookeville Regional Medical Center	7.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Dekalb Community Hospital	18.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Highpoint Health-Riverview With Ascension Saint Th	19.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Livingston Regional Hospital	23.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Baxter has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.