Where Lavinia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lavinia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lavinia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lavinia
Dental care lags in Lavinia
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 26.4% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and cancer run high in Lavinia
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.2% across Tennessee. In all, Lavinia runs above Tennessee on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lavinia adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
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 Lavinia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lavinia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Lavinia adults…
Lavinia runs above TN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Lavinia
No hospital or community health center in Lavinia 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 Lavinia; ≈ 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 Lavinia 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Lavinia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Lavinia 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 Lavinia adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lavinia
Why doesn’t Lavinia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lavinia.
What hospital is closest to Lavinia?
West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital in Milan, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Lavinia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lavinia.
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.