Healthcare in Akron, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.5%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

31.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.0 mi

Greene County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Greene County Hospital12.0 miAcute Care Hospitals
Hale County Hospital15.8 miAcute Care Hospitals
Dch Regional Medical Center22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center22.0 miPsychiatric
Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center27.6 miAcute 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.