Photo: Kyem2010 · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Decherd is healthier than 57%
Decherd trails Tennessee on 5 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Decherd. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Decherd
Decherd is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Decherd is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Decherd
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
More Decherd adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Decherd is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Decherd is healthier than 10%. Against the 1,755 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Decherd’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Decherd’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Decherd is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 39% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Decherd’s median household income is $37,575; among the 1,755 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Decherd adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Decherd adults…
Decherd runs above TN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Decherd residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Decherd
No hospital or community health center in Decherd 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 Decherd; ≈ 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 Decherd 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.
16.2% of Decherd adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Decherd and the towns around it
Decherd’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decherd | D | 37.6% | 15.3% | 20.4% | CDC place |
| Winchester | C− | 36.1% | 15.4% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Estill Springs | C− | 35.4% | 14.1% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Decherd adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Decherd
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Decherd is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Decherd’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Decherd | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.4–29.6 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.2–23.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%30.2–45.2 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.3%37.9–46.7 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.7–44.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%29.9–37.1 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.2–13.2 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.9–8.8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.3%8.8–11.7 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%17–24.6 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17.2–23.5 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%27.1–37.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11–16.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%34.9–49.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.5–15.2 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.7–81.6 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%48.8–57.1 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.5–87.5 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–80.1 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%56.3–66.8 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%63.4–79.9 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.4%26.2–34.7 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.1–30.5 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.9–19.7 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.8–15 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.7%35.4–45.9 | 35.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%17.1–22.4 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17.1–22.2 | 17.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 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 Decherd
Is Decherd a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Decherd is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Decherd?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 45.2%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Decherd?
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest in Winchester, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Decherd’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Decherd have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.2%), 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 Decherd 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 Decherd.
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.