Healthcare in Altoona, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp above 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
43.6%
Arthritis
35.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.2%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.8 mi
St Vincents Blount
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincents Blount | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Marshall Medical Centers | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Altoona has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.