Healthcare in Townsend, TN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

27.1%

3.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.2%

5.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp below 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

47.6%

Arthritis

42.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.9%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.2%

Mobility

20.8%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

11.4%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.1 mi

Leconte Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Leconte Medical Center6.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Blount Memorial Hospital11.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
University Health System, Inc17.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority17.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center21.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Townsend has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.