Where Pinson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinson
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Pinson
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7% across Tennessee. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.2% across Tennessee. In all, Pinson runs above Tennessee on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pinson, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Tennessee 39.5%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pinson keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82% vs 78.1%) and dentist visits (62.9% vs 58.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Pinson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pinson adults…
Pinson runs below TN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Pinson
No hospital or community health center in Pinson 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 Pinson; ≈ 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 Pinson 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Pinson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Pinson 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 Pinson adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinson
Why doesn’t Pinson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinson.
What hospital is closest to Pinson?
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Pinson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pinson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Henderson Health Center in Henderson, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinson.
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.