Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0Within Tennessee, Bartlett is healthier than 84% of graded towns
Bartlett beats Tennessee on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bartlett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bartlett
Bartlett looks healthier next to Tennessee than next to the country
It’s healthier than 84% of the 176 Tennessee towns we grade, but 62% of towns nationwide. Much of Tennessee scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bartlett’s lead shrinks
Bartlett is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 8,280 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Bartlett keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.6% vs 58.1%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% vs 86.6%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Bartlett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Tennessee. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bartlett is an active town
Only 21.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Tennessee. The town has 12 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. 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 Tennessee figure falls outside Bartlett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Bartlett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bartlett is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #28 of 176 in Tennessee. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bartlett’s median household income is $102,070; among the 8,280 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bartlett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Bartlett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bartlett adults…
Bartlett runs below TN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bartlett
1 hospital in Bartlett, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bartlett; ≈ 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).
How Bartlett adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bartlett does better than Tennessee.
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Bartlett and the towns around it
Bartlett’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bartlett adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bartlett
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bartlett is better than Tennessee on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Bartlett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bartlett | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%16–20 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.5 | 14.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–18.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28.8–37.8 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.8–42.4 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%36.4–43.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.8–31.3 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.6–16.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18.8–24.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31.3–39.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.8–83.4 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.3–67.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%88–90.6 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%63.6–71.9 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.3–83.7 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.9–29.2 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%24.1–30.6 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%11.2–14 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%10–12.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.7–35.4 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.8–16.1 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Tennessee figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bartlett
Is Bartlett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bartlett is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #28 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bartlett?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 37.8%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bartlett?
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center in Bartlett, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Bartlett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bartlett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–9.8%), against 11.6% across Tennessee.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bartlett more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bartlett.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.