Healthcare in St. Joseph, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

32.5%

9.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.2%

4.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

3.4pp above 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

42.2%

Arthritis

36.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.1%

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

21.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.9%

Mobility

21.9%

Cognitive

21.6%

Hearing

10.8%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

12.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.0 mi

North Alabama Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
North Alabama Medical Center	17.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	18.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
North Alabama Shoals Hospital	18.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Helen Keller Hospital	22.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wayne Medical Center	27.4 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓

St. Joseph has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.5%, 9.0pp above the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.