Healthcare in Sweetwater, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.2%
7.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
35.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
12.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Sweetwater Hospital Association
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Hospital Association | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Roane Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital And Center | 27.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Sweetwater has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.2%, 7.7pp above the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.