Healthcare in Ashford, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.5%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Southeast Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Donalsonville Hospital Inc | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dale Medical Center | 29.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ashford has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 2.7 out of 5.