Healthcare in Akron, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.0%
11.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.5%
7.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.9%
9.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
42.7%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.5%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
31.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
10.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.0 mi
Greene County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Hospital | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hale County Hospital | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center | 22.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center | 27.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Akron has an obesity rate of 48.0%, which is 11.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.5%, 7.0pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.