Healthcare in Rockford, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.1%
6.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Blount Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount Memorial Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Health System, Inc | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | 7.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine | 8.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Rockford has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.1%, 6.6pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.7 out of 5.