Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rossville is healthier than 16%
Rossville differs from Tennessee on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rossville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rossville
Against towns with similar incomes, Rossville’s lead shrinks
Rossville is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but 16% of the 5,706 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Rossville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. 36.9% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.6% across Tennessee. In all, Rossville runs above Tennessee on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rossville, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Tennessee 39.5%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rossville keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.1% vs 78.1%) and dentist visits (66.3% 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 Rossville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Rossville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rossville is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Rossville’s median household income is $120,357; among the 5,706 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 16%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Rossville adults…
Rossville runs above TN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rossville is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rossville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rossville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Rossville
1 community health center in Rossville, 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 Rossville; ≈ 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 Rossville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rossville 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.
8.9% of Rossville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Rossville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rossville adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rossville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rossville is better than Tennessee on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Rossville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rossville | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%15.7–23.1 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.1–16.8 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.3–18 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%28.5–44.6 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.5–17.2 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.5%39.6–49.4 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.2%39.2–49.1 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.9%32.6–41.1 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.1–12 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%6.7–10.2 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.4–15.5 | 14.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%10.9–17.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%18.1–27.9 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.1–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%27.9–40.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.5–9.2 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%78.8–85.1 | 78.1% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%62.6–69.8 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.6–93.3 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%78.3–84.3 | 76.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63–73 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.5–82.6 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%21.9–29.9 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.5–28.8 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%10–12.7 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.7–11.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%27.4–38 | 35.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.3–19.4 | 16.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11–15.7 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.2–9.1 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Rossville
Is Rossville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rossville is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rossville?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 44.6%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rossville?
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Rossville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rossville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.2%), 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 Rossville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rossville.
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.