Healthcare in Iron City, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.5%

5.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

33.1%

9.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.4%

3.5pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

32.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.7%

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

23.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

33.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.6%

Mobility

20.1%

Cognitive

23.1%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

12.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.3 mi

North Alabama Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
North Alabama Medical Center	14.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
North Alabama Shoals Hospital	17.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Helen Keller Hospital	19.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	20.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Wayne Medical Center	25.6 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓

Iron City has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.1%, 9.6pp above the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.