Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Crossville is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Crossville trails Tennessee on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crossville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crossville
Crossville is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Crossville is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crossville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7% across Tennessee. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Tennessee. In all, Crossville runs above Tennessee on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crossville
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Crossville has a top-rated hospital
Cumberland Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Crossville’s likely range.
What’s behind Crossville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crossville is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #147 of 176 in Tennessee. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 16% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Crossville’s median household income is $48,802; among the 5,317 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Crossville adults…
Crossville runs above TN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crossville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Crossville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Crossville, 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 Crossville; ≈ 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.
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How Crossville adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.7% of Crossville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Crossville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossville | D | 40.9% | 16.1% | 22.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Tansi | D | 40% | 18.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crossville adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crossville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crossville is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Crossville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crossville | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.6–32.2 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19–23.6 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%33.7–48.2 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 13.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.1%40.9–49.3 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.3–46.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.5–39.4 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.2%20.4–28.1 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.3%19.5–25.4 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.4–36.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.6–15.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%31.1–44.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.5–17.2 | 11.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.9–81.6 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%44.6–52.4 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.6–86.6 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.9–80.8 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%55.6–66.2 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%61.7–77.9 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.3%27.4–35.4 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.1–31.9 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22%19.9–24.4 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%13.1–16.6 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.3–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.7%20.5–25.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.5%37.9–47.1 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.8–23.8 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%18.8–23.4 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.6–12 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Crossville
Is Crossville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crossville is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #147 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crossville?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 48.2%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crossville?
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Crossville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crossville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–17.2%), 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 Crossville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crossville.
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.