Where Sequatchie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sequatchie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sequatchie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sequatchie
COPD and heart disease run high in Sequatchie
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7% across Tennessee. In all, Sequatchie runs above Tennessee on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sequatchie
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.2%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Sequatchie
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.2%), 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 Sequatchie’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sequatchie adults…
Sequatchie runs above TN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Sequatchie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
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Care in and near Sequatchie
No hospital or community health center in Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie; ≈ 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 Sequatchie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Sequatchie adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sequatchie 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.
Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sequatchie
Why doesn’t Sequatchie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sequatchie.
What hospital is closest to Sequatchie?
Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Sequatchie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sequatchie.
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.