Healthcare in Elkton, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
42.1%
Arthritis
36.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.4%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.5%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.3 mi
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lincoln Medical Center | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 23.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Elkton has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.