Healthcare in Rocky Top, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.2%
9.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
33.6%
10.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.5%
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
23.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.0%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
12.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Lafollette Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafollette Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Physicians Regional Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital And Center | 19.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine | 20.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Rocky Top has an obesity rate of 45.2%, which is 9.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.6%, 10.1pp above the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.