Healthcare in Memphis, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.0%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.7%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.6 mi
Regional One Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional One Health | 0.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute | 0.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Memphis Va Medical Center | 0.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | 0.8 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Unity Psychiatric Care-Memphis | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Memphis has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.