Healthcare in East Ridge, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.7%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Parkridge Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Erlanger Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Ridge has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.