Healthcare in Taft, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.8%
6.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp below 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
42.6%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Lincoln Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Medical Center | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 18.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Huntsville Hospital | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crestwood Medical Center | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Taft has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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.