Where Bransford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bransford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bransford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bransford
Cancer runs high in Bransford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bransford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Tennessee. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bransford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bransford adults…
Bransford runs above TN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Bransford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Care in and near Bransford
No hospital or community health center in Bransford 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 Bransford; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bransford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Bransford adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
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.
Bransford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage | — | — | — | — |
Bethpage: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bransford adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bransford
Why doesn’t Bransford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bransford.
What hospital is closest to Bransford?
Highpoint Health-Trousdale With Ascension Saint in Hartsville, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Bransford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bransford?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hope Family Health - Westmoreland in Westmoreland, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bransford.
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. 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.