Where Medon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Medon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medon
Cancer and heart disease run high in Medon
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7% across Tennessee. Conditions ↓
Medon keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.7% vs 78.1%) and dentist visits (65.8% vs 58.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Medon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Tennessee. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Medon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Medon adults…
Medon runs above TN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Medon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Care in and near Medon
No hospital or community health center in Medon 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 Medon; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Medon adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Medon 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.
Medon 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 Medon adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Medon
Why doesn’t Medon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Medon.
What hospital is closest to Medon?
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Medon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medon.
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.