Healthcare in Argo, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
St. Vincent'S East
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent'S East | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S St Clair | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services | 17.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Vincents Blount | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Callahan Eye Hospital | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Argo has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.