Healthcare in Ashland, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
44.9%
Arthritis
36.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.7%
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
23.6%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.2%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Clay County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Citizens Baptist Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Russell Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ashland has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.