Photo: DwayneP. The original uploader was DwayneP at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Tennessee, Strawberry Plains is healthier than 52% of graded towns
Strawberry Plains differs from Tennessee on 5 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Strawberry Plains. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Strawberry Plains
Strawberry Plains looks healthier next to Tennessee than next to the country
It’s healthier than 52% of the 176 Tennessee towns we grade, but 21% of towns nationwide. Much of Tennessee scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Strawberry Plains
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. Conditions ↓
Fewer Strawberry Plains adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Tennessee. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Strawberry Plains’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Strawberry Plains’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Strawberry Plains is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #85 of 176 in Tennessee. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 42% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Strawberry Plains’ median household income is $75,027; among the 10,851 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Strawberry Plains compares well: worried about having enough food, 10.9% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.4% (U.S. 12%); threatened with a utility shut-off, 6.5% (U.S. 7.6%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Strawberry Plains adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Strawberry Plains adults…
Strawberry Plains runs above TN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Strawberry Plains
No hospital or community health center in Strawberry Plains 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 Strawberry Plains; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Strawberry Plains adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Strawberry Plains 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.
Strawberry Plains and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Plains | C− | 37.7% | 13.6% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Strawberry Plains adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Strawberry Plains
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Strawberry Plains is better than Tennessee on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Strawberry Plains’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Strawberry Plains | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19.3–26.2 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.4–22.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%29.7–45.6 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.7 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41%36.3–45.3 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%34.8–44 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%30.6–38.2 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.6%8.2–11.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.6–16.1 | 14.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%15.5–22 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%21.9–31.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.5–17.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30.3–44.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.3–12.8 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.3–81.5 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.4–63.1 | 58.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.2–89.1 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.1–80.4 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%59.5–69.2 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.7–81 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.3%26.1–34.6 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.7–29.1 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6–7.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.4–41.4 | 35.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.6–19.7 | 16.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.1–20 | 17.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 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 Strawberry Plains
Is Strawberry Plains a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Strawberry Plains is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #85 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Strawberry Plains?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 45.6%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Strawberry Plains?
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Strawberry Plains’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Strawberry Plains have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.8%), 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 Strawberry Plains more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Strawberry Plains.
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.