Healthcare in Bayou La Batre, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.7%

7.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp above 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

43.3%

Arthritis

29.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.1%

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

20.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

32.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.1%

Mobility

23.1%

Cognitive

21.4%

Hearing

10.0%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

6.9%

Independent Living

14.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.3 mi

Singing River Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Singing River Health System14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Baypointe Behavioral Health16.5 miPsychiatric—✓
Usa Health Hca Providence Hospital, Llc19.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Springhill Medical Center19.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center22.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Bayou La Batre has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.3 out of 5.