Healthcare in Pelham, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.1%
7.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
42.8%
Arthritis
38.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.4%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.9 mi
Unity Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Thomas River Park Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute | 30.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Pelham has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.1%, 7.6pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.