Healthcare in Tellico Plains, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.4%
8.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
36.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.7%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
12.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.3 mi
Sweetwater Hospital Association
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Hospital Association | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 21.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Blount Memorial Hospital | 37.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 37.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Tellico Plains has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.4%, 8.9pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.