Healthcare in Prospect, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.7%
7.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
2.3pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 25.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lincoln Medical Center | 25.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Prospect has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.7%, 7.2pp above the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.