Healthcare in Ballplay, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.0%

4.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.5%

3.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.9%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.5%

Loneliness

34.9%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Gadsden Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	2.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Riverview Regional Medical Center	7.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Floyd Cherokee Medical Center	15.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	24.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Marshall Medical Centers	25.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Ballplay has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 1.8 out of 5.