Healthcare in Chattanooga, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.3%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.5%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Erlanger Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Parkridge Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute | 8.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chattanooga has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.