Where Kahite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kahite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kahite. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kahite
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Kahite
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (18%), about twice the Tennessee rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), about twice the Tennessee rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 49.6%, vs 30.6% across Tennessee. In all, Kahite runs above Tennessee on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 65% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kahite, and more people treating it
57.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Tennessee 39.5%), but 88.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kahite keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (88.3% vs 78.1%) and dentist visits (65.9% vs 58.1%). 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 Kahite’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kahite adults…
Kahite runs below TN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Kahite is an older town: 65% 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 Kahite as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kahite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Kahite
No hospital or community health center in Kahite 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 Kahite; ≈ 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.
How Kahite adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Kahite does better than 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.
6.6% of Kahite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Kahite 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 Kahite adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kahite
Why doesn’t Kahite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kahite.
What hospital is closest to Kahite?
Sweetwater Hospital Association in Sweetwater, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Kahite’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kahite?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chota Community Health Services in Vonore, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kahite.
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.