Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0Where Roan Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roan Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roan Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roan Mountain
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Roan Mountain
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Tennessee. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Tennessee. In all, Roan Mountain runs above Tennessee on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Roan Mountain adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.9%), vs 26.6% across Tennessee. There are 13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Roan Mountain
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.1%), vs 17.3% 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 Roan Mountain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Roan Mountain adults…
Roan Mountain runs above TN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Roan Mountain
1 community health center in Roan Mountain, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Roan Mountain; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Roan Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Roan Mountain adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Roan Mountain does better than 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.
11.3% of Roan Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roan Mountain
Why doesn’t Roan Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roan Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Roan Mountain?
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital in Linville, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Roan Mountain’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 Roan Mountain?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Roan Mountain Medical Center in Roan Mountain, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roan Mountain.
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.