Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Millington is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Millington trails Tennessee on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Millington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millington
Millington looks healthier next to Tennessee than next to the country
It’s healthier than 39% of the 176 Tennessee towns we grade, but 12% of towns nationwide. Much of Tennessee scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Millington
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. No reliable transportation (12.2% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Millington
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 20.8% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and COPD run high in Millington
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. In all, Millington runs above Tennessee on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Millington is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Millington is healthier than 12%. Against the 5,791 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 30%. Health Grade ↓
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 Millington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Millington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Millington is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #107 of 176 in Tennessee. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 34% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Millington’s median household income is $49,979; among the 5,791 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Tennessee towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Millington is healthier than 39% of graded towns, against 12% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Millington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Keeping up with care
Share of Millington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Millington adults…
Millington runs above TN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Millington
No hospital or community health center in Millington 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 Millington; ≈ 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.
7 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Millington adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Millington runs above Tennessee.
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Millington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington | D | 38.2% | 16.2% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Millington adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Millington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Millington is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Millington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Millington | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22.9–28.3 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.3 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.3–22.5 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%33.4–42.9 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 13.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%39.6–46.4 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.7–43.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.8–33.5 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.8%17.4–24.4 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%17.8–22.6 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%25.7–33 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.2–17 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%35.3–44.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.9–14.7 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.8–82.5 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.4%47.9–54.9 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.6 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.5–79.5 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.9–67.7 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.4–80.2 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.7–31.3 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.9–35 | 27.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.8–25.1 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.8%15.9–19.7 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%11.1–13.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.5%20.3–24.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%36.5–44.1 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.8–22.1 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17.7–21.8 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.6–13 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Millington
Is Millington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Millington is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #107 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Millington?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 42.9%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Millington?
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center in Bartlett, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Millington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Millington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–14.7%), 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 Millington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Millington.
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.