Healthcare in Anderson, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
44.1%
Arthritis
35.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.9%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.9%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Athens Limestone Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Helen Keller Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Anderson has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.