Healthcare in Sewanee, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.5%

11.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

33.4%

9.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.0%

6.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

23.2%

Arthritis

13.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

23.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

33.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

6.9%

Cognitive

20.1%

Hearing

4.2%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

1.8%

Independent Living

8.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest	12.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	18.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Unity Medical Center	23.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Highlands Medical Center	30.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute	30.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Sewanee has an obesity rate of 24.5%, which is 11.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 33.4%, 9.9pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% 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 2.3 out of 5.