On CDC estimates, Embreeville is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Embreeville differs from Tennessee on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Embreeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Embreeville
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Embreeville
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Tennessee. COPD is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.6% across Tennessee. In all, Embreeville runs above Tennessee on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Embreeville, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Tennessee 39.5%), but 81.3% 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 Embreeville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Embreeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Embreeville is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
Where Embreeville compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.4% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Embreeville adults…
Embreeville runs above TN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Embreeville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Embreeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Embreeville
No hospital or community health center in Embreeville 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 Embreeville; ≈ 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 Embreeville 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.
13.2% of Embreeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Embreeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embreeville | C− | 36% | 15.7% | 19% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Embreeville adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Embreeville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Embreeville is better than Tennessee on 4 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Embreeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Embreeville | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%20.9–29.5 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.5–20.7 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.1–21 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%30.2–42.4 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.5–18.2 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44%39.9–48.4 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%38.4–46.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.3%35.6–43.2 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%9.5–14 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.1–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.7–17.5 | 14.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%15.2–23 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%23.9–34.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.9–15.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.2–41.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%7.8–13.7 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.4–83.5 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%55.6–62.8 | 58.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.4–91.1 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.5–84 | 76.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.6–70.2 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.2–80 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.1%26.4–34.2 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%23.4–30.7 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%11.5–14.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%36.5–47.1 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%17.5–24.5 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%14.9–20.4 | 17.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%8.9–12.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4–5.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Embreeville
Is Embreeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Embreeville is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− 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 Embreeville?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 42.4%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Embreeville?
Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Embreeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Embreeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–13.7%), 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 Embreeville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Embreeville.
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.