Within Tennessee, Middle Valley is healthier than 87% of graded towns
Middle Valley differs from Tennessee on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middle Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middle Valley
Middle Valley looks healthier next to Tennessee than next to the country
It’s healthier than 87% of the 176 Tennessee towns we grade, but 67% of towns nationwide. Much of Tennessee scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Middle Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.3% vs 58.1%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 86.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Middle Valley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. Conditions ↓
Middle Valley is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Middle Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Middle Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middle Valley is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #24 of 176 in Tennessee. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Middle Valley’s median household income is $95,000; among the 9,298 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middle Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Middle Valley adults…
Middle Valley runs below TN on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Middle Valley
No hospital or community health center in Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley; ≈ 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 Middle Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Middle Valley does better than Tennessee.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Middle Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Middle Valley and the towns around it
Middle Valley has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Valley | B+ | 31.8% | 11.6% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Chattanooga | C | 36.3% | 13.9% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Lakesite | B | 32.8% | 11.7% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Soddy-Daisy | C+ | 33.5% | 12.6% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middle Valley adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middle Valley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middle Valley is better than Tennessee on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Middle Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middle Valley | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.7–20.6 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%27.4–36.4 | 37.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 13.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%34.2–40.9 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35–41.9 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28.1–33.9 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.3–12.6 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.2–16.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%17–23.3 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13–17.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.3–39.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.2–10.6 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.3–81.1 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%64–70.5 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.5 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.3–79.6 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.2–73.6 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71.3–83.7 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%24.2–30.6 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20–26.1 | 27.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.9–11.3 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.3–34.5 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.7–15.6 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Tennessee figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Middle Valley
Is Middle Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middle Valley is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #24 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middle Valley?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 36.4%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middle Valley?
Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Middle Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middle Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10.6%), against 11.6% across Tennessee.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Middle Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middle Valley.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.