Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Gates residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gates, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gates. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gates
Making ends meet is harder in Gates
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.5%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. Housing insecurity (20.3% vs 13.3%) and utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Gates
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Obesity and stroke run high in Gates
46.4% of adults have obesity, vs 37.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. In all, Gates runs above Tennessee on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Gates’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Gates adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gates adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Gates adults…
Gates runs below TN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gates
No hospital or community health center in Gates 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 Gates; ≈ 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 Gates adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Gates runs above Tennessee.
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.
Gates and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halls | D− | 45.7% | 16.6% | 21.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gates adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gates
Why doesn’t Gates have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gates.
What hospital is closest to Gates?
Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Gates’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gates?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lauderdale County Medical Clinic in Ripley, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gates.
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.