Abernathy Farm · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Elkton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elkton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elkton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkton
Dental care lags in Elkton
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Elkton
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. Diabetes is also above the state: 18%, vs 13.6% across Tennessee. In all, Elkton runs above Tennessee on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Elkton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 9.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.9% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Elkton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Elkton adults…
Elkton runs above TN on 7 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.
20.4% of Elkton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Care in and near Elkton
No hospital or community health center in Elkton 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 Elkton; ≈ 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 Elkton 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.
Elkton 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 Elkton adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elkton
Why doesn’t Elkton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elkton.
What hospital is closest to Elkton?
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski in Pulaski, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Elkton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkton.
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.