Where Middleton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Middleton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middleton
Making ends meet is harder in Middleton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. No reliable transportation (11.6% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 21.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Middleton
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
More Middleton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.9%), 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 Middleton’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.6% of Middleton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middleton 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.
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Care in and near Middleton
No hospital or community health center in Middleton 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 Middleton; ≈ 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 Middleton 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.
Middleton 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 Middleton adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Middleton
Why doesn’t Middleton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Middleton.
What hospital is closest to Middleton?
West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital in Bolivar, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Middleton’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 Middleton?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Medical Center in Walnut, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middleton.
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.