Where Toone residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Toone, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Toone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toone
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Toone
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), vs 13.6% across Tennessee. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 7% across Tennessee. In all, Toone runs above Tennessee on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%), and stroke, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Toone
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.2%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 9.1%) and no reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 20% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Toone
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). 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 Toone’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Toone adults…
Toone runs above TN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Toone is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Toone 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.
20% of Toone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Keeping up with care
Share of Toone adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Toone
No hospital or community health center in Toone 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 Toone; ≈ 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 Toone 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.
Toone and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Toone adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Toone
Why doesn’t Toone have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Toone.
What hospital is closest to Toone?
West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital in Bolivar, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Toone’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 Toone?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hardeman County Community Health Center in Bolivar, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Toone.
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.