Healthcare in Athens, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
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
41.9%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.9%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Athens Limestone Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 15.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crestwood Medical Center | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Athens has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.