Healthcare in Kenton, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.0%
6.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
37.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.7%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.2%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
12.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.1 mi
Volunteer Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Community Hospital | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care-Martin | 15.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Dyersburg Regional Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kenton has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.