Healthcare in Oak Ridge, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.9%
5.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
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
41.1%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital And Center | In city | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Parkwest Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Roane Medical Center | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Oak Ridge has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.9%, 5.4pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 3.8 out of 5.