Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Within Tennessee, White House is healthier than 81% of graded towns
White House differs from Tennessee on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White House. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White House
White House looks healthier next to Tennessee than next to the country
It’s healthier than 81% of the 176 Tennessee towns we grade, but 55% of towns nationwide. Much of Tennessee scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
White House is short on primary care and mental health care
White House’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer White House adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Tennessee. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in White House
White House runs below Tennessee on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%), diabetes (10.3% vs 13.6%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%). Conditions ↓
White House is an active town
Only 22.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% 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 White House’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind White House’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White House is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #35 of 176 in Tennessee. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). White House’s median household income is $90,019; among the 9,935 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near White House
No hospital or community health center in White House 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 White House; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of White House adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Out of every 100 White House adults…
White House runs below TN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of White House residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of White House adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How White House adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
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White House and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House | B− | 37.1% | 10.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Millersville | C | 41% | 11.8% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White House adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White House
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White House is better than Tennessee on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside White House’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White House | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%16.1–20.1 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%12–14.6 | 14.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.5–21.1 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%31.7–42.6 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 13.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.8–36.7 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.8–40.3 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.8–30.5 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.4–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.6 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%9–12.6 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%19.4–25.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.2–18.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.5–42.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%73.1–78.8 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.4–66.2 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.6–88.6 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.8–75.6 | 76.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.5–69.1 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.6–81.4 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.1%27.1–33.3 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.9–29.5 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.8–12 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%28.5–35 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%11–13.8 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 17.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%7–8.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 White House
Is White House a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White House is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #35 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White House?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 42.6%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White House?
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, 10.1 miles in a straight line from White House’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in White House have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.2%), 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 White House 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 White House.
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.