Healthcare in Belk, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
48.7%
Arthritis
43.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
24.0%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
14.4%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Fayette Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bmh-Golden Triangle | 29.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Marion Regional Medical Center | 35.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory | 36.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Belk has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.