Healthcare in Etowah, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.8%

8.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.6%

5.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.8%

2.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.0%

1.4pp 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

41.5%

Arthritis

35.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.3%

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

19.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.5%

Mobility

19.1%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

10.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.4 mi

Sweetwater Hospital Association

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Sweetwater Hospital Association18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health27.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center28.1 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓
Rhea Medical Center29.3 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Fort Loudoun Medical Center36.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓

Etowah has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 2.6 out of 5.