Healthcare in Mercer, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.4%
4.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
32.4%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
8.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.1 mi
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Madison County General Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pathways Of Tennessee, Inc | 13.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Haywood County Community Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | 16.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Western Mental Health Institute | 16.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Mercer has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.