Healthcare in Palmer, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.7%
5.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.4%
7.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
39.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.4%
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
21.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.3%
Mobility
23.6%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
13.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.8 mi
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Saint Thomas River Park Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Medical Center | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital | 26.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Palmer has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.4%, 7.9pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.