Healthcare in La Follette, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.5%
8.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.5%
9.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
42.0%
Arthritis
37.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.3%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.5%
Mobility
24.1%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
14.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Lafollette Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafollette Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Physicians Regional Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Big South Fork Medical Center | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital And Center | 29.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
La Follette has an obesity rate of 44.5%, which is 8.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.5%, 9.0pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.