Healthcare in Bristol, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.9%

7.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.9%

3.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp 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

38.7%

Arthritis

35.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.3%

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

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

18.7%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

10.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.9 mi

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center	6.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Sycamore Shoals Hospital	14.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Johnston Memorial Hospital	16.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Indian Path Community Hospital	19.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Creekside Behavioral Health	19.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Bristol has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.9%, 7.4pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.