Healthcare in Dickson, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.2%
5.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Tristar Horizon Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristar Horizon Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Houston County Community Hospital | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tristar Ashland City Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers | 27.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dickson has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.2%, 5.7pp above the national average. About 11.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.