Healthcare in Arab, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.3%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
43.3%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Cullman Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The | 19.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Marshall Medical Centers | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Arab has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.