Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Tennessee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tennessee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tennessee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tennessee
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Tennessee
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Tennessee runs above Illinois on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tennessee
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Tennessee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tennessee adults…
Tennessee runs above IL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Tennessee
No hospital or community health center in Tennessee itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tennessee; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tennessee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Tennessee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tennessee runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Tennessee adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Tennessee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Tennessee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tennessee adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tennessee
Why doesn’t Tennessee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tennessee.
What hospital is closest to Tennessee?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Tennessee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tennessee.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.