Healthcare in Seymour, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

29.6%

6.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.6%

0.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

1.1pp 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

40.3%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.7%

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

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

15.5%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

University Health System, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
University Health System, Inc	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Blount Memorial Hospital	9.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center	10.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital	10.7 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Leconte Medical Center	11.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Seymour has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.