Photo: GamblinMonkey · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Dyersburg is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Dyersburg trails Tennessee on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dyersburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dyersburg
Dyersburg is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Dyersburg is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dyersburg
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.7%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 9.1%) and no reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Dyersburg
52.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Dyersburg has a top-rated hospital
Dyersburg Regional 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 Dyersburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Dyersburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dyersburg is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #140 of 176 in Tennessee. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 15% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Dyersburg’s median household income is $52,064; among the 6,483 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Dyersburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dyersburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Dyersburg
1 hospital in Dyersburg, 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 Dyersburg; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Dyersburg adults…
Dyersburg runs above TN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Dyersburg adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
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Dyersburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg | D | 41% | 16.3% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dyersburg adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dyersburg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dyersburg is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Dyersburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dyersburg | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.7%24.7–31 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.5 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%18.9–23.6 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%33.1–49.1 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 13.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.1–48.7 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.1–44.1 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.6%30.9–38.2 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.5 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.5–12 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.6–22.3 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%18.1–23.4 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%27.8–37.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.1–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%36–50.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.5–82.3 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%48.7–56.4 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.6–87.3 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.5–79.8 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.3–67.6 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%64.1–79.8 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.1%26.1–34.5 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.1–32.6 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.7%19.7–23.7 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%19.4–23.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.2%37.6–47 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18.3–23.1 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%18–22.3 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%11–13.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 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 Dyersburg
Is Dyersburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dyersburg is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #140 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dyersburg?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 49.1%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dyersburg?
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Dyersburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dyersburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15.4%), 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 Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg.
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.