Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki · CC BY 3.0Where Henning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Henning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henning
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Henning
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), about twice the Tennessee rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (26.2%), about twice the Tennessee rate. COPD is also above the state: 14.4%, vs 8.6% across Tennessee. In all, Henning runs above Tennessee on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Henning adults get no exercise
44.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Henning
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). 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 Henning’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Henning adults…
Henning runs below TN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Henning is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Henning as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Henning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Henning
No hospital or community health center in Henning 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 Henning; ≈ 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 Henning adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Henning 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
45.7% of Henning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Henning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | D− | 50.4% | 19.6% | 24.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henning adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Henning
Why doesn’t Henning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Henning.
What hospital is closest to Henning?
Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Henning’s 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 Henning?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lauderdale County Medical Clinic in Ripley, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henning.
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.