Healthcare in Knoxville, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.0%
near the national average
Depression Rate
32.4%
8.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
2.3pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
11.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | 1.5 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Health System, Inc | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Knoxville has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 32.4%, 8.9pp above the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.