Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Mosheim is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Mosheim trails Tennessee on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mosheim. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mosheim
Mosheim is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mosheim is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Mosheim
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 24.6% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Mosheim
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7% across Tennessee. In all, Mosheim runs above Tennessee on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Mosheim’s likely range.
What’s behind Mosheim’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mosheim is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #163 of 176 in Tennessee. All seven of Mosheim’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.9% of adults, against 17.3% across Tennessee and 11.8% nationally.
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). Mosheim’s median household income is $48,986; among the 5,395 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mosheim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Mosheim adults…
Mosheim runs above TN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mosheim
No hospital or community health center in Mosheim 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 Mosheim; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Mosheim adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Mosheim runs above 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Mosheim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Mosheim and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosheim | D− | 42.7% | 15.4% | 24.9% | CDC place |
| Greeneville | D | 40.2% | 15.1% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mosheim adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mosheim
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mosheim is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Mosheim’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mosheim | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.2%25.5–33.4 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17–21.9 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.9–25.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%34.8–51.2 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.2–46.2 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.2–44.2 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%30.9–38.4 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.6%20.3–29.2 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.9%21.6–28.8 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%29.4–40.4 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.1–16.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%35.2–49.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.3–17.6 | 11.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%71.9–79.6 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.5%45.2–53.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.9–85.4 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.9–79.6 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%55.6–66.3 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%64.9–80.8 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.3%27.2–36.1 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.3–32 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%17.3–21.5 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.7–16.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 9.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.4–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%16.8–21.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%38.4–48.7 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.5–24.2 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.3%19.8–25.2 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–11 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.9%11.4–14.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5–6.4 | 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 Mosheim
Is Mosheim a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mosheim is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #163 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mosheim?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 51.2%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mosheim?
Greeneville Community Hospital in Greeneville, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Mosheim’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mosheim have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–17.6%), 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 Mosheim 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 Mosheim.
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.