On CDC estimates, Three Way is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Three Way differs from Tennessee on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Three Way. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Three Way
Three Way keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.8% vs 78.1%) and dentist visits (68.3% vs 58.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Three Way
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Three Way adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Tennessee. 1 in 11 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 Three Way’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Three Way’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Way is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 71% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Three Way’s median household income is $88,125; among the 10,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Three Way adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Three Way adults…
Three Way runs below TN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Three Way is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Three Way as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Three Way adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Care in and near Three Way
No hospital or community health center in Three Way 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 Three Way; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Three Way adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Three Way does better than Tennessee.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Three Way and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Three Way adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Three Way
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Three Way is better than Tennessee on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Three Way’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Three Way | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.5–22 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.6–15.8 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.8–18.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%33.3–44 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.5–15.5 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%37.4–45.1 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.5–43.1 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.5–36.2 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–9.9 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%10.8–16.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.7–27.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11.1–15.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%28.2–37.3 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6–9.5 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80–85.4 | 78.1% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.2–71.4 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.2–92.2 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.1–83.5 | 76.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%66–74.1 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.2%76.9–87 | 75.2% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.9–29.7 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.6–25.5 | 27.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.9–10 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29.1–38.5 | 35.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.2–17.4 | 16.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.5–16 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.1–8.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Three Way
Is Three Way a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Way is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Three Way?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 44%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Three Way?
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Three Way’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Three Way have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.5%), 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 Three Way more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Three Way.
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.