Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Union City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Union City trails Tennessee on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union City
Union City is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Union City is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Union City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.1%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. Utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 9.1%) and no reliable transportation (11.6% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Union City
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.1%, vs 13.6% across Tennessee. In all, Union City runs above Tennessee on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Union City has a top-rated hospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Union City’s likely range.
What’s behind Union City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #157 of 176 in Tennessee. All seven of Union City’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21% of adults, against 19.3% across Tennessee and 15.9% nationally.
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). Union City’s median household income is $50,870; among the 6,092 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Union City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Union City adults…
Union City runs above TN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union City
1 hospital in Union City, 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 Union City; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Union City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Union City adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
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Union City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | D− | 42% | 17.1% | 21.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union City adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Union City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union City is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Union City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union City | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.4%26.1–33 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.3 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.8–23.4 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%34.1–50.5 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.1%15–19.3 | 13.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.1–48.8 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.3–44.1 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.2%31.6–38.8 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.7%16.2–23.5 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.3%18.6–24.1 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.7%28.9–38.9 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10–15 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%35.4–49.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 11.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.1–82.1 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.2%48.2–56.1 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.4–87.2 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75–80.2 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%54.8–65.8 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%64.5–80.5 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%25.6–34 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.1–33 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.1%20–24.5 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%14.8–18.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.6–12.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.7%19.5–24.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.9%38.2–47.7 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%19–24.3 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.7%18.5–23.1 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Union City
Is Union City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #157 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union City?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 50.5%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union City?
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City in Union City, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Union City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Union City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–17.2%), 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 Union City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union City.
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.