Healthcare in Sparta, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.1%
7.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
37.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.4%
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
31.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.3%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
13.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dekalb Community Hospital | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cookeville Regional Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Thomas River Park Hospital | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sparta has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.1%, 7.6pp above the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.