Healthcare in Fowlkes, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.7%

6.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

34.6%

11.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.8%

4.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.9%

4.3pp 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

41.2%

Arthritis

36.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.9%

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

23.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

34.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.1%

Mobility

23.0%

Cognitive

23.6%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

8.3%

Self-Care

6.6%

Independent Living

14.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.5 mi

Dyersburg Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center4.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Lauderdale Community Hospital20.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Haywood County Community Hospital25.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital27.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Great River Medical Center29.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

Fowlkes has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 34.6%, 11.1pp above the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.