Healthcare in Alexandria, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp 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

40.8%

Arthritis

31.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.6%

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

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.6%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.0 mi

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	11.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	18.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Riverview Regional Medical Center	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Vincent'S St Clair	25.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Citizens Baptist Medical Center	30.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Alexandria has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.8 out of 5.