Healthcare in Elgin, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.8%
6.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
37.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.0 mi
Big South Fork Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big South Fork Medical Center | 13.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Roane Medical Center | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lafollette Medical Center | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital And Center | 30.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Elgin has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.