Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 2.5Where Cosby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cosby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cosby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cosby
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Cosby
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Tennessee. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.2% across Tennessee. In all, Cosby runs above Tennessee on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cosby, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Tennessee 39.5%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Cosby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cosby adults…
Cosby runs above TN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cosby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Cosby
No hospital or community health center in Cosby 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 Cosby; ≈ 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.
How Cosby 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.8% of Cosby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Cosby 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 Cosby adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cosby
Why doesn’t Cosby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cosby.
What hospital is closest to Cosby?
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center in Newport, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Cosby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cosby?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Medical Services Inc. Cosby Center in Newport, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cosby.
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.