Healthcare in Cosby, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.6%

1.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

29.6%

6.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.1%

4.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

0.6pp 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

45.2%

Arthritis

38.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.1%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.2%

Mobility

21.3%

Cognitive

18.3%

Hearing

10.1%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

10.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.7 mi

Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center	12.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Haywood Regional Medical Center	20.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Leconte Medical Center	24.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority	25.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Cosby has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 2.8 out of 5.