Where Ramer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ramer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ramer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramer
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Ramer
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Tennessee. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Tennessee. In all, Ramer runs above Tennessee on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ramer, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Tennessee 39.5%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.2% statewide. 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 Ramer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ramer adults…
Ramer runs above TN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Ramer
No hospital or community health center in Ramer 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 Ramer; ≈ 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 Ramer 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.
15.6% of Ramer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Ramer 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 Ramer adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ramer
Why doesn’t Ramer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ramer.
What hospital is closest to Ramer?
Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Ramer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ramer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lifespan Selmer in Selmer, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ramer.
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.